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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.

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    Detail of WPA era posters hung salon style on a gallery wall

    Welcome to the National Public Housing Museum!

    Located in the last remaining building of the historic Jane Addams Homes, our museum is committed to preserving the profound legacy of public housing and fostering a nuanced understanding of its impact on communities.

    Admission is free, with tickets required for the Historic Apartment Tours.

    Public housing posters from the WPA. Photo by Joe Nolasco.

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    A restored 1930s apartment kitchen
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    Historic Apartment Tours

    Experience the texture and fabric of public housing throughout time by visiting three recreated historic apartments showcasing different families’ experiences at different moments in public housing history between 1938 and 1975.

    Timed tickets required.

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