Richard H. Driehaus Museum
- Neighborhood: River North
- 40 E. Erie St.
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-932-8665
Housed in the Samuel M. Nickerson Mansion, the Driehaus Museum is dedicated to the care and preservation of art and architecture of the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. The collection includes period objects, the original furnishings and interiors of the mansion (built between 1879 and 1883) and one of the largest private holdings of works by American decorative designer Louis Comfort Tiffany.
Getting There
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- Tours (first come, first served): 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Reservations accepted for private group tours on Fridays.
- Museum Type:
- Architecture and Art
- Admission Price:
- $25 adults; $17.50 students (with valid ID); $15 seniors 65 and over and kids 12-16
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"definitely a must-see"
By kinthecity from old town, December 1, 2008
i visited the museum last month and have to say, it was a very cool experience. i studied abroad during my college years, and this museum/tour defi...
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"Marble storm"
By remiliz from Edgewater, November 25, 2008
This museum is so cool! I couldn't believe how much marble is in this place. It's amazing the house can even stand from the weight of all the marbl...
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