The McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum celebrates the Chicago River and its world-famous movable bridges. Beginning at river level and spiraling five stories up, the museum provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore a historic landmark bridgehouse.

At river level, visitors can view the massive gears of Chicago’s most famous movable bridge and then journey through time as they experience the story of the Chicago River. Once at the top of the Bridgehouse, visitors are treated to magnificent 360 degree views of the city and river, and will gain a whole new perspective on the beauty and complexity that is Chicago.

Museum is open Thursday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

General admission:$5
Adults over 62: $4
Children 6 to 12 years old: $4
Free for children age five and younger
Free on Sundays

Loop Around Tours are Fridays and Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Please call to reserve your spot.

Bridge lift viewing tickets: $10 on Bridge Lift Days during the Bridge Lift Season.

For groups of 10 or more visiting during our regular hours, tickets are $4 per person. For school groups, tickets are $3 per person. Please call at least 24 hours in advance of your group’s visit to the Bridgehouse Museum to make arrangements. Please note that the Bridgehouse Museum is limited to 79 visitors at a time.

Private tours may be arranged for Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Special pricing applies. Please call for more information.

We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Card.

The Bridgehouse Museum furthers the mission of Friends of the Chicago River - working to improve and protect the Chicago River system for people, plants, and animals.

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