Group Visits
Plan a group visit or tour today!
Key information
- For groups of 10 or more people
- Please book at least 2 weeks in advance
- Offered daily, Wednesday through Sunday during Museum hours
- Capacity may be limited
From guided interactive tours of our Historic Apartments to educational field trips to engaging self-guided outings, explore history, personal stories, art, policy, and culture at the National Public Housing Museum.
Browse below for additional information about our current group tour programs.
Questions?
Contact us at [email protected].
K-12 School Groups
The National Public Housing Museum is an educational resource for Chicago Public Schools and other K–12 communities. We offer field trip packages tailored to different age groups and class sizes, including interactive tours that are designed to foster empathy, critical thinking, and a sense of community and responsibility among students. Our team of educators would be delighted to collaborate with you to plan a visit that complements your curriculum and meets the needs of your students.
- Historic Apartment Tours (60 minutes, guided)
- Welcome to the Museum Tours (45 minutes, guided)
- Care to Look Scavenger Hunt (45 minutes, self-guided)
Private and Group Tours
Learn about the rich history of public housing during a group visit to the National Public Housing Museum. Our guided and self-guided group engagements highlight stories of resilience, community, and activism that have emerged from public housing developments across the country. They are perfect for resident communities, university groups, organizations, family outings, and other groups.
Please connect with us to learn more about options and availability.
Frequently asked questions
How do I arrange a field trip for my school or group?
Tours and other guided group experiences are offered daily, Wednesday through Sunday. To request a reservation, please complete our group tour inquiry form. One of our team members will contact you within 2 business days with additional information about visit options and availability.
Can I reserve a self-guided visit for my school or group?
Yes! In order to plan for your visit, we kindly request that all groups send a request through our inquiry form. One of our team members will contact you within 2 business days with additional information about visit options and availability.
Can our school visit tomorrow (or later this week)?
We ask that you make your group reservation at least 2 weeks in advance.
What is the cost?
For information on current group rates and tour packages, please contact us at [email protected] or complete the group visit inquiry form.
How can I confirm the date and time of my group visit?
Submitting the group visit inquiry form does not mean you have a confirmed tour. One of our team members will contact you within 2 business days with additional information about visit options and availability.
Once confirmed, can I change my reservation?
Yes! During the reservation process, we will provide additional information about rescheduling the date or time of your group visit.
How do I cancel my guided or self-guided tour?
You may cancel your group visit with written notice provided at least 10 days prior to your tour date. Additional information about cancellations and the cancellation process can be found in your group visit agreement.
Do you offer free bus service for Chicago Public Schools?
We do not currently offer free bus service to the Museum.
Where do we enter the museum? Where can our bus park?
Your group can enter the Museum through our main entrance at 919 S. Ada Street, at the corner of Ada and Taylor Streets. Buses at this time do not have a designated parking space; it is advised to coordinate a scheduled pick up time.
Do you have any Spanish-speaking guides?
No, not currently. But please check back in with us in the future.
Do you have a required ratio of students and chaperones?
Yes. Each group of 10 students must be accompanied by at least 1 adult chaperone or teacher.
What is my role as a teacher or chaperone during our field trip?
Thank you for bringing your school group to the Museum! Please participate within reason, feel free to answer a couple of questions, and encourage participation from your class without singling students out. Our main ask is that you help our educators with classroom management. You know your class best, so please share with Museum educators any tips you have for getting students’ attention, drawing answers out, and creating a brave and comfortable space. We ask that you stay engaged and avoid leaving the group or being on your phone. We know it’s difficult to take time out of your schedule and curriculum to spend time with us and understand that, as chaperones and teachers, you are incredibly busy after planning and leading the trip.
Can our students or group eat lunch at the Museum?
If you are registered for a guided field trip, and space is available, we can arrange access to our Empowerment Hub on the 3rd floor. This space can accommodate up to 50 students. Bag lunches are allowed. We do not provide lunches.
Can we stay in the museum past the time of our guided or self-guided tour?
Yes! Following your tour, your students are welcome to stay in the Museum during public hours to explore on their own with their chaperones.