Plan your visit
Hours
11:00AM – 4:00PM
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Last admission 3:30PM
Location
740 East 56th Place
Chicago, Illinois 60637
Phone: (773) 947-0600
Accessible DuSable Black History Museum & Education Center
Membership will be verified at check-in.
ADMISSION:
– Adult – Chicago Resident: $12.50 *ZIP Code will be verified
– Adult – Non-Resident: $14.50
– Child – Chicago Resident: $4.00 *Ages 6-11 (six & under is free and does not require a ticket)
– Child – Non-Resident: $5.00 *Ages 6-11 (six & under is free and does not require a ticket)
– Senior – Chicago Resident: $9.00 *Ages 65+ – ZIP Code will be verified
– Senior – Non-Resident: $11.00 *Ages 65+
– Student – Chicago Resident: $9.00 *Valid Student I.D. Required at Entry – ZIP Code will be verified
– Student – Non-Resident: $11.00 *Valid Student I.D. Required at Entry
ADMISSION (FREE):
– Library Pass Adult and Child
– Univ. of Chicago Student
– DuSable Museum Members- Adult, Seniors, Student, Child
– Reciprocal Member
– Park District Employee
– MIP Employee
– United Airlines Employee
– Free Day- Adult, Seniors, Student, Child
– Military -All Active Duty
– ERC- Adult and Youth
– Museum 4 All Adult and Youth SNAP
– Blue Star- Family
– Gold Star- Family
– First Responders (EMT, Police, Firefighter, Coast Guard)
– Bank of America ( Employees and Card holders)
– Illinois Public School Students (K-12 Grade)
PARKING
Discounted parking is available for Museum visitors at the University of Chicago Medical Parking Garage B at 5631 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
Online booking in advance is suggested for all visitors and Museum Members.
MUSEUM ADMISSION
Accessible DuSable Black History Museum & Education Center
Membership will be verified at check-in.
ADMISSION:
– Adult – Chicago Resident: $12.50 *ZIP Code will be verified
– Adult – Non-Resident: $14.50
– Child – Chicago Resident: $4.00 *Ages 6-11 (six & under is free and does not require a ticket)
– Child – Non-Resident: $5.00 *Ages 6-11 (six & under is free and does not require a ticket)
– Senior – Chicago Resident: $9.00 *Ages 65+ – ZIP Code will be verified
– Senior – Non-Resident: $11.00 *Ages 65+
– Student – Chicago Resident: $9.00 *Valid Student I.D. Required at Entry – ZIP Code will be verified
– Student – Non-Resident: $11.00 *Valid Student I.D. Required at Entry
ADMISSION (FREE):
– Library Pass Adult and Child
– Univ. of Chicago Student
– DuSable Museum Members- Adult, Seniors, Student, Child
– Reciprocal Member
– Park District Employee
– MIP Employee
– United Airlines Employee
– Free Day- Adult, Seniors, Student, Child
– Military -All Active Duty
– ERC- Adult and Youth
– Museum 4 All Adult and Youth SNAP
– Blue Star- Family
– Gold Star- Family
– First Responders (EMT, Police, Firefighter, Coast Guard)
– Bank of America ( Employees and Card holders)
– Illinois Public School Students (K-12 Grade)
PARKING
Discounted parking is available for Museum visitors at the University of Chicago Medical Parking Garage B at 5631 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
Online booking in advance is suggested for all visitors and Museum Members.
Group Reservations
Group Field Trips
Illinois Free Days
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center is free to visit on Wednesdays. We also give free admission to military and to first responders. That means Police, Fire, EMT’s. With valid ID.
Military Admission
For Those Who Served and Those Who Currently Serve.
Free Admission categories are honored year-round, every day the Museum is open. Gold Star Family admission will be honored for up to four (4) guests per visit. Timed entry and special exhibits are excluded.
All Military Duty Personnel, all Branches, receives complimentary admission. Personnel must show ID or be in uniform. Active or Non-Active Duty Personnel/ POW’s (Illinois Residents); receives complimentary admission. Must show valid ID w/POW status on the front.For Those Who Served and Those Who Currently Serve.
Member Services
Here at The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, where every month is Black History Month, all active members receive unlimited entry, early-bird notices of previews and special events as well as merchandise discounts.
In 1961, at a time when the Black culture was overlooked by most museums and academic establishments, Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs founded the nation’s first museum devoted entirely, and specifically, to the history and culture of the African American community. Today as the longest-standing independent keeper of Black America’s history, The DuSable Museum is a vital resource for all truth-seekers.
As a member of The DuSable Museum, you become part of an ongoing narrative of Black Storytelling. Come explore, engage, and enjoy the museum as an insider with special privileges.
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Accessibility
The DuSable Museum is ADA (The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) compliant. A limited number of wheelchairs are available on a first come, first served basis. We permit baby strollers throughout our facilities. However, strollers are not available for loan to visitors.
Service Animals
Service animals are welcome at The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. Pets are not permitted.
Holiday Closures
– New Year’s Day
– Easter
– Memorial Day
– July 4th
– Labor Day
– Thanksgiving
– Day After Thanksgiving
– Christmas Eve
– Christmas
Not permitted in the Museum
We ask your help in maintaining our facility. Please note that the following are not permitted while visiting our galleries:
– Pets
– Backpacks or oversized bags
– Food or Beverages
– Video Cameras
– Umbrellas
Virtual Tours
Seven virtual exhibits are available to educate and inspire. We will walk you through the oral histories and passion behind the civil rights movement of selected virtual exhibits. Fill out the Group Reservations form above to start your Virtual Tour Today.
Museum Store
Shop to Give! Visit our eCommerce store or on-site Museum Store to experience exclusive apparel designed by our brand, the “Du.” Enjoy an exclusive Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coin and other unique items handpicked by our Museum curator. All profits support the mission of the Museum.
Safety Measures and Guidelines
We ask that all visitors, including those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, follow these safety measures to protect everyone’s health. Visitors who do not adhere to safety policies and guidelines may be asked to leave.
COVID-19 GUIDELINES AT THE DUSABLE BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER
We look forward to your visit to The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center! The health and safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers is our top priority. Effective immediately all visitors ages five and up will be required to wear masks upon entrance into the Museum.
