Presented in partnership with the Glessner House, CHM members are invited to travel back in time to Gilded Age-era Chicago through the rich history, art, and revolutionary architecture of this cultural center and museum. Designed by American architect Henry Hobson Richardson, Glessner House was completed in 1887 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976. Enjoy tours* of select areas of the home led by Glessner House executive director & curator William Tyre and docents, as well as an intimate reception in the coach house and courtyard.

Tickets are $25 and exclusive to Chicago History Museum members. Ticket purchases are non-refundable after September 19, 2025.

*Glessner House is a National Historic Landmark that requires the use of stairs during tours within the house. The reception is fully accessible. For more information, please visit Glessner House’s website.

Glessner House View of Glessner House, 1800 S. Prairie Ave., Chicago, December 3, 1973. ST-14001695-0008, Chicago Sun-Times collection, CHM
Screenshot Exterior corner view of Glessner House. Photograph by James Caulfield
Glessner House parlor by James Caulfield The parlor of Glessner House. Photograph by James Caulfield
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