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Our mission is to preserve, promote, and propel the right of all people to a place where they can live and prosper—a place to call home.

    Grand Opening Weekend

    Graphic with photos of museum and yellow line work reads Grand Opening Weekend, April 4–6, 2025

    • National Public Housing Museum, 919 S. Ada Street

    • Free

    Celebrate the power of place as the National Public Housing Museum opens the doors to our new home!

    Join our diverse community of public housing residents, advocates, storytellers, art lovers, historians, and others for this festive opening weekend. Be among the first inside our renovated building—the last remaining building of the Jane Addams Homes—and explore our inaugural exhibits and installations, from the Animal Court and the REC Room to the lovingly recreated Historic Apartments.

    Plus, enjoy talks, tours, workshops, and more. Check back soon for a regularly updated schedule of events and engagements.

    FREE ADMISSION, but advance registration is required as space is limited. Tours of the Historic Apartments available by paid ticket. Check back soon for additional information and availability!

    Schedule

    Friday, April 4, 2025
    2–6 pm

    Saturday, April 5, 2025
    10 am–5 pm

    Sunday, April 6, 2025
    10 am–5 pm

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