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Clarke House Museum

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The museum will be CLOSED on Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20 due to the Chicago NATO Summit. The museum will re-open for regular public tours Wednesday May 23, 2012.

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Join us for an intimate look at mid-nineteenth century mourning customs during Clarke House Draped in Mourning, July 5 - 29, 2012.

Built in 1836 for Henry B. Clarke, the Clarke House Museum is Chicago’s oldest house. The house shows what life was like for a family in Chicago during the city’s formative years before the Civil War. Its fascinating history began at a time when Chicago received its city charter and much of the area was still undeveloped prairie.

Over the years, the house survived fires, belonged to a church, and was moved twice – during the second move, the house was stuck in the air for two weeks. The house is now located in the Chicago Women’s Park in the Prairie Avenue Historic District, and operated as a museum by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.

Ticketed tours of this gracious Greek Revival style house are offered Wednesday through Sunday. Call Glessner House for more information.

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Hours:

Clarke House Museum is open to the public for guided tours, Wednesday - Sunday at 12 Noon and 2 pm.

Admission:

Adults $10; seniors/students $9; children (ages 5-12) $6; children under 5 are FREE;
Tours are limited to 12 visitors, and available on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis;
Custom tours for groups of 10+ are available with at least 4 weeks advance reservation;
Please contact 312.326.1480 for more information or to make a custom tour reservation;
Tours are FREE on Wednesdays (not applicable to groups of ten or more).
Tour both Clarke and Glessner House Museums and received discounted admission: adults $15, seniors/students $12, children (ages 5–12) $8.

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For travel information visit www.transitchicago.com


Clarke House Museum 1827 S. Indiana Ave Chicago IL 60616 Phone: 312.326.1480 (Glessner House) Contact Us

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