Plan Your Visit
We can’t wait to welcome you inside! Join in the celebration as our permanent museum home opens this April.
Hours
Museum Hours
Starting this spring—our regular hours will be posted soon.
Corner Store Co-op
Coming soon.
Always open online.
Getting Here & Parking
The new permanent home of the National Public Housing Museum is located at the corner of Taylor and Ada Streets in Chicago’s Near West Side.
National Public Housing Museum
919 South Ada Street
Chicago, IL 60607
Public Transportation
The Museum is accessible via public transportation. The closest CTA train stops are Racine on the Blue Line and Polk on the Pink Line, which are each about a half mile away.
For train to bus connections, both Clinton on the Blue Line and Polk on the Pink Line offer connections to CTA bus route #157 Streeterville/Taylor. Exit the bus at Taylor and Throop.
CTA bus routes #7 Harrison, #12 Roosevelt, and #60 Blue Island/26th also all have stops nearby.
Parking
If traveling by car, there is limited parking located in the National Public Housing Museum’s lot on the north side of our building. Please avoid parking in any spot designated for residents. The lot includes one EV charging station.
Metered street parking is available on Taylor Street.
Bicycle parking is also available at the museum.
Museum Entry
General Admission
General admission to the National Public Housing Museum is free and open to all. Entry includes access to all exhibitions, the Alphawood Sculpture Garden, interactive experiences in the REC Room and Demand the Impossible, and much more.
Reservations are highly recommended.
Group Tours
Our Historic Apartment tours and other experiences are also available for K–12 classrooms and private groups of all ages.
Additional information coming soon.
Historic Apartment Tours
The Historic Apartments can only be experienced through a guided tour led by one of our educators. These intimate tours for up to 15 guests are offered daily and last 60 minutes. To ensure your spot, we recommend purchasing your timed ticket in advance. A limited number of tickets may also be available at the visitor services desk on the day of your visit.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time to ensure a seamless experience.
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | $25 |
| Senior (65+) | $15 |
| Student (18–24) | $15 |
| Children/Youth (6–18) | $15* |
Tours are free for members! Become a member of the National Public Housing Museum today to receive priority access and free admission to guided tours of Historic Apartments.
* The Historic Apartment tours are designed to be best enjoyed by visitors ages 6 and up. There are other experiences throughout the Museum for younger visitors, and we plan to offer family-focused tours in the near future.