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Chicago - Glessner House Museums

The Glessner House Museums explore Chicago's rich architectural history through exhibits, collections, displays and conservation programs. The first of the two is the Greek Revival Clark House built in 1836. The other, the Glessner House, is the only surviving Richardson building in the Midwest. HH Richardson designed the building, which was completed one year after his death.

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It contains a comprehensive collection of 19th and early 20th century furniture and decorative arts. Visitors can see ceramic vases and tiles, Art Nouveau glass, silver artworks, engravings and a large collection of objects by noted Chicago artisan and wood carver Isaac Scott.
Address
Glessner House Museum
1800 South Prairie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616-1320
United States
Phone 1 (312) 326-1480
Fax 1 (312) 326-1397
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosed13:0013:0013:0013:0013:00
Close 16:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Cost
Adult$ 15.00
Students$ 12.00
Senior$ 12.00
Child 12 & under$ 8.00
Child 4 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Price includes admission to both houses. Admission is free to all on Wednesdays.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Transit
Buses: #1 Indiana-Hyde Park, #3 King Drive, or #4 Cottage Grove can be boarded at the corner of Michigan and Jackson and come within 1 1/2 blocks of the museum.
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