Festival Venue: Chicago History Museum

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Festival Venue: Chicago History Museum

Home to the museum and library of the Chicago Historical Society, the Chicago History Museum in Lincoln Park is also a popular location for celebrations and events. This summer, Cinema/Chicago hosted part of our annual free summer screenings program at the museum and are thrilled to return with select Festival screenings.

Chicago History Museum

1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
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Tickets & Passes

Side view of a long red brick building with a curved from full of floor-to-ceiling windows.

Rows of seats lead down to a stage and movie screen in a clean white room.

Public Transit, Parking & Accessibility

The #22, #36, and #72 CTA buses stop right outside the main entrance of the museum. The #9, #73, #151, and #156 CTA buses are all within .2 miles of the museum. The Sedgwick Brown Line Station is within 0.5 miles, and is an accessible station with an elevator between street level and the platform.

Parking is located less than 500 feet north of the museum on Stockton Dr. Parking can be validated for $10 at the Museum’s box office. Specific spots are designated for those using mobility devices.

Wheelchairs are available for your use at the Chicago History Museum. Supply is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Assistive listening receivers with headphones and T-Coil neck loops are available for programs in the Robert R. McCormick Theater. These devices may not be compatible with festival films.