Richard H. Driehaus Museum, Chicago: Hours, Address, Richard H. Driehaus Museum Reviews: 4.5/5
Richard H. Driehaus Museum
Richard H. Driehaus Museum
4.5
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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The Richard H. Driehaus Museum explores the art, architecture, and design of the late 19th century to the present. Its permanent collection and temporary exhibitions are presented in an immersive experience within the restored Nickerson Mansion, completed in 1883.
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1-2 hours
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Neighbourhood: Near North Side
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- Chicago • 4 min walk
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1,435 reviews
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Jaime L
5 contributions
May 2022
This museum is very well organized and maintained. From reception to end you can find staff that can answer your questions regarding the collections. Tiffany!!
Written 2 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
cdgardner
Collinsville, IL11 contributions
Apr 2022
Beautiful old restored mansion - loved all the Tiffany glass, beautiful marble staircases and beautiful woodwork. A gem worth seeing. Be sure to sign up the the public tour for an additional $5.
Written 2 May 2022
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EllenChr
Oslo, Norway2,309 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
This was an absolutely stunning place to visite. I really love Thiffany and this was a thiffany heaven. The place was style in its core. I did not see an object I didn’t love.
Written 9 April 2022
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David A
Bentonville, AR155 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Erik was the guided tour leader, super tour (for just 2 people… answered all of our questions, well worth the extra $5!!). Amazing 3 floors of beauty and interesting history of how the house was built, what the neighborhood was like, how it came to be restored. Each room has different woods, tile, stained glass, carved friezes, marble… come early and look around, take the tour, then we went back and looked again! Great to contrast w FLW’s Robie house (as much as I love Prairie Style, Driehaus makes it look pretty forlorn!!).
Written 7 March 2022
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Matt M
Hoboken, NJ11 contributions
Feb 2022
A phenomenal, breathtaking museum to visit! Well worth the time, and it's conveniently located if somewhat too discrete to notice. Go!
Written 13 February 2022
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Marblehead750
Dayton, OH682 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
Ordered my ticket online and got in with no problem. Lushly appointed rooms that you can wander around in without having to take a guided tour (which is my preference). Many of the objects displayed aren't original to the house but were added later. Still, a great Gilded Age experience. The inevitable gift shop is on the 3rd floor.
Written 22 October 2021
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Steftree
5 contributions
Sep 2021 • Solo
I am in love with this Gilded Age mansion - such exquisite interiors. The flooring, wall treatments, fireplace surrounds, and art work are inspired. I took the additional $5 tour, which was very informative. If you are a fan of Art Nouveau, William Morris, and Tiffany stained glass, this is the place for you.
Written 19 September 2021
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Ross T
San Francisco, CA101 contributions
Aug 2021
Wow. What a house that has been renovated back to 1883. Definitely pay the extra $5 for a public guided tour. The guide provides so much info that is not obvious. Probably the #1 item I did on this trip. Up there with deep dish pizza.W
Written 9 August 2021
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R_B_R2
Chappaqua, NY13 contributions
Aug 2021
A gem of a museum. Came here based on the TripAdvisor ranking and was thrilled I did. Takes about an hour to see. Amazing collection of Tiffany lamps and vases but so much more as well. A very high quality and beautifully displayed collection of late 18th to early 19th century art and objects. A real treat.
Written 1 August 2021
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tmazionsmith
Saint Paul, MN275 contributions
Jul 2021
This museum is great for anyone interested in Chicago's history, along with fabulous architecture and furnishings. The staff was super friendly and helpful in answering questions, since guided tours were not an option (due to COVID). I enjoyed just exploring on my own, though I definitely want to go back when tours are available again. I had a great conversation with the woman working in the gift shop when I was buying some items.
Written 22 July 2021
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jensmath
Philadelphia2 contributions
Can you please tell me, for what purpose were the brass cups in the Nautilus shells around the bottom of the Tiffany lamp designed? Thank you.
larry155
California133 contributions
natulus shells are common in art. symboling fortune, resurrection, fertility. the combination of brass cups and shells I am not sure. If i think of something that makes sense I'll let you know. Great museum. sort I couldn't add more
Are we allowed to take prom pictures in the museum? It won’t be a big group, just two to three people
Any professional photography sessions must be arranged with our private events office.
Anna K.
Berkshires, MA16 contributions
Would someone who knows nothing about architecture learn a lot from this museum? Or is it mostly an example of good architecture that could be appreciated by architecture enthusiasts?
Sarah M
Darien, IL147 contributions
It’s somewhat about architecture but mostly is a great example of a “gilded age home” where everything was opulent. On the main floor, each room is furnished as it would have been when the house was in its original glory. There are pieces of artwork, displays of luxury, and just some really WOW stuff, like the dome in the art room. So it’s a nice blend of architectural elements with non-architectural elements. It’s more like a visual walk-through than a dive into architecture, though. I left feeling “wow, that house was amazing and I’m so glad I paid to take the tour”, rather than “wow, I know a ton more about architecture now”. (I know nothing about architecture.) The second and third floors have rotating displays. Hope this helps!
Criticinkalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI5 contributions
Does the Dreihaus serve tea in the attached dining room?
DriehausMuseum
Chicago, IL
The teas were offered as a special feature of the Dressing Downton exhibition. They are no longer available.
ReddyBro
1,416 contributions
Do you use your own phone for the Acoustiguide or museum supplied headphones?
DriehausMuseum
Chicago, IL
We provide the headsets for the audio guide tour. At this time, we do not offer the audio guide on smart phones.
GinaD
Big Rock119 contributions
Hi! I will be coming there with a group of seniors. Is there a place for a 12 passenger bus to park?
Ellen B
Hortonville, WI572 contributions
You should be able to find public parking nearby. Probably not on the street, but in a parking structure. There are websites that will show you available parking, that you can search for on the internet. Just use keywords such as "parking" and the zip code of the museum in your search engine, and many sites that show available parking will pop up.
Dee V
Waterford, WI67 contributions
What are the fee's for the Dounton Abby exhibit for Senior's.
Is there parking available?
DriehausMuseum
Chicago, IL
Discounted parking is available for Driehaus Museum visitors.
ROW Self-Park
50 East Ohio Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Garage entrances are accessible from Rush Street and Ohio Street. Take original parking ticket when entering the garage. In Admissions, request a validated parking sticker to affix to your ticket. Then, after visiting the Museum, pay by inserting the original parking ticket with the sticker attached. The parking rate is $14 for up to 6 hours with validation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Richard H. Driehaus Museum
- Richard H. Driehaus Museum is open:
- Sun - Sun 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Fri - Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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