Richard H. Driehaus Museum

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A Tale of Today Presents Brendan Fernandes: In the Round

The museum's first artist-in-residence turns the 1926 Murphy Auditorium into a site for sculptural installation, sound and dance, unfolding as episodic performances through 2026.

Now showing12 Apr – 14 Nov$23

Celebrating Chicago Artists: Selections from the M. Christine Schwartz Gift

Paintings from collector M. Christine Schwartz's gift trace Chicago's fine arts from academic naturalism to impressionism across the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Now showing2 Sept – 21 Mar 2027$23

Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History

Thirteen marbles, paintings and archives chart the career of Emma Stebbins, the first woman awarded a public sculpture commission by New York City for Central Park's Bethesda Fountain.

Now showing9 Oct – 18 Apr 2027$23

Permanent Collections

The Dining Room and Herter Brothers Chandelier

The mansion's dining room keeps its Lincrusta wall covering and the twenty-four light chandelier made by Herter Brothers around 1872-73.

Permanent collection$23

Driehaus Collection Highlights

Star objects from the 1,500-piece Driehaus Collection in the drawing room, including a Chickering & Sons grand piano, Schastey sphinx chairs and Meteyard's Saint Cecilia.

Permanent collection$23

The Nickerson Mansion Period Rooms

Restored interiors of the 1883 Samuel M. Nickerson House, from the marble main hall to the gallery's stained-glass dome, shown alongside archival photographs of the rooms in their heyday.

Permanent collection$23

Tiffany Glass and Lighting from the Driehaus Collection

Louis Comfort Tiffany leaded glass throughout the mansion, from the Gothic-style memorial chandelier in the smoking room to the eighteen-light lily lamp and Nautilus shell lamp.

Permanent collection$23

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Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

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Chicago Architecture Center

Architecture9 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Richard H. Driehaus Museum cost?

Standard adult admission to Richard H. Driehaus Museum is $23. Seniors $18, students with ID $13; children 12 and under, active military, members and EBT/WIC holders free. Wednesday 4-7pm is pay-what-you-wish. Highlights tours cost extra.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Richard H. Driehaus Museum?

Richard H. Driehaus Museum is open Closed Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday 11:00-19:00 (late opening; pay-what-you-wish 16:00-19:00), Thursday to Sunday 11:00-17:00. Last admission one hour before closing. Closed 26 November (Thanksgiving) and 24-25 December 2026; early closing on 25 November and 31 December 2026.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Richard H. Driehaus Museum?

Richard H. Driehaus Museum is located at 50 East Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611, United States, in the River North / Near North Side area of Chicago. The nearest stations are Chicago (CTA Red Line), Grand (CTA Red Line) and Chicago (CTA Brown & Purple Lines).

What can I see at Richard H. Driehaus Museum?

Gilded Age mansion off the Magnificent Mile, glowing with one of America's great Tiffany collections. Current highlights include The Dining Room and Herter Brothers Chandelier, Driehaus Collection Highlights and A Tale of Today Presents Brendan Fernandes: In the Round.

Do I need to book Richard H. Driehaus Museum in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Richard H. Driehaus Museum?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.