Plan Your Visit
Read below for more information on planning your next visit to the Driehaus Museum. Last admission to the Museum is one hour before closing, at 6 pm on Wednesdays and at 4 pm the rest of the week.
Upcoming early closures: We will close at 3 pm on Thursday, November 21 and at 4 pm on Wednesday, November 27.
Location
The address and entrance to the Museum is 50 E Erie, up the grand stairs of the Murphy Memorial building. We are two blocks west of Michigan Avenue between Rush and Wabash.
Hours
| Wednesday: | 11:00AM-7:00PM (5:00-7:00 pm is free) |
| Thursday: | 11:00AM-5:00PM |
| Friday: | 11:00AM–5:00PM |
| Saturday: | 11:00AM–5:00PM |
| Sunday: | 11:00AM–5:00PM |
The last entry to the Museum is one hour before closing.
Free Wednesday evenings: From 5:00-7:00 pm on Wednesday evenings, admission to the Museum is free. Last entry to the galleries is 6:30 pm.
Tickets
Tickets may be purchased up to 2 weeks in advance. We welcome walk-ins.
Last admission is one hour before the Museum closes: 6 pm Wednesdays, 4 pm the rest of the week. Tickets include our exhibitions.
| Adults | $20 |
| Seniors | $15 |
| Students (with I.D.) | $10 |
| Children 12 & under | FREE |
| Active Military (with I.D.) | FREE |
| Museum Members | FREE |
Public Tours
Tours are $5 plus the cost of regular admission and are offered on a “first-come, first-served” basis. They are not available to reserve online.
| Wednesday: | 11:30 + 1:30 + 3:30 |
| Thursday: | 11:30, 1:30 + 3:30 |
| Friday: | 11:30, 1:30, + 3:30 |
| Saturday: | 11:30, 1:30, + 3:30 |
| Sunday: | 11:30, 1:30, + 3:30 |
Group Tours
We offer Student, Adult and Special Tours
Parking
While we do not offer parking onsite, you can reserve your parking spot via the Driehaus Museum SpotHero Parking Page with rates up to 50% off drive-up.
The Museum will also validate your parking ticket for a discounted rate at:
ROW Self-Park
50 East Ohio Street
Chicago, IL 60611
The rate is $15 for up to 6 hours.
Coat Room and Bag Check
A Self-Serve Coat Room is available with limited capacity in the historic Butler’s Pantry. Items not permitted in the Coat Room include electronic equipment and devices, food, tobacco (or e-cigarettes), bicycles, scooters, or strollers. The Richard H. Driehaus Museum is not responsible for any lost, stolen or misplaced items left in the Coat Room.
Museum Etiquette
- Our historic home and collections care staff kindly request everyone to restrain the great temptation to touch the beautiful interiors and art on view. But ask lots of questions about them!
- Ropes and signs are in place to indicate restricted areas.
- Please be mindful of volume when using mobile devices.
- Enjoy photographing your visit and post images on social media. We want to see them! Tag us @DriehausMuseum. Images captured on Driehaus Museum property shall be for private, noncommercial use only. Flash, video recording, microphones, tripods, monopods, professional cameras, and/or use of selfie-sticks are not permitted.
- Food and beverage are not permitted in the galleries.If you need a break to refuel, tickets are good for re-entry all day!
Health and Safety
- Enhanced and frequent cleaning procedures and schedules are in place.
- Credit card only transactions are allowed at this time.
- Guests who feel sick prior to their admission time are asked to reschedule their visit.
Please note: Exposure to COVID-19 is an inherent risk in any public place where people are present. Despite all precautionary measures taken, we cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed during your visit. We are following protection measures as outlined by the CDC and the City of Chicago and ask that visitors do as well.
Accessibility
The Museum has an elevator for use by visitors. The wheelchair accessible entrance is located at 50 East Erie Street, next door to the Museum’s main entrance.
Large print labels are available upon request from a Museum representative during your visit.