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Parking and Directions
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Parking
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. Upon arrival to the Museum, ask the Admissions Office for validated parking ticket. Then, after visiting the Museum, pay by inserting the original parking ticket followed by the Driehaus Museum validated ticket. The parking rate is $10 for up to 18 hours with validation.
For additional parking information and current rates please visit:
www.chicagoparkingmap.com
Driving Directions
From Lake Shore Drive traveling south
1. Exit Lake Shore Drive at Michigan Avenue
2. Turn right at East Huron Street
3. Turn left at North Wabash Avenue
4. Turn left at East Erie Street
From Lake Shore Drive traveling north
1. Exit Lake Shore Drive at Randolph Street
2. Turn right on State Street
3. Turn right at East Erie Street
From O’Hare International Airport
1. Exit the airport heading south (toward Chicago)
2. Continue on I-190 East
3. Take the exit onto I-90 East
4. Take exit 50B toward 600 N/Ohio St East
5. Merge onto West Ohio Street
6. Turn left at North State Street
7. Turn right at East Erie Street
From I-94 East
1. Take exit 50B toward 600 N/Ohio St East
2. Merge onto West Ohio Street
3. Turn left at North State Street
4. Turn right at East Erie Street
From I-290 East
1. Take the Kennedy Expy/I-94 West/I-90 West exit (towards Wisconsin)
2. Take exit 50B toward 600 N/Ohio Street East
3. Merge onto West Ohio Street
4. Turn left at North State Street
5. Turn right at East Erie Street
Public Transportation
The Chicago Avenue station on the CTA Red Line is the nearest train stop to the Museum. From Chicago Avenue, walk south on Wabash Avenue to Erie Street.
The State Street bus, number 36, or Michigan Avenue buses stopping at Erie Street are just a short walk from the Museum.
For more information on routes, schedules, and fares please visit:
www.transitchicago.com or call Chicago Transit Authority Travel Information at 312 836 7000.
Featured Program

Rembrandt Young Artists
Sunday, June 3
Hear the future of classical music at a free afternoon concert featuring the winners of the 2012 Rembrandt Chamber Players High School Chamber Music Competition. Read more
Featured Program

Classic Cars Father's Day
Sunday, June 17
To celebrate Father's Day this year, the Museum offers free admission for dads, a close-up glimpse of two vintage cars from the early 1900s, and tours that include a rare behind-the-scenes visit to Samuel M. Nickerson's billiards room. Read more
Featured Program

Help Wanted: The Summer Servants Tour
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, July 2 through September 14
In this new, interactive guided tour, Driehaus Museum guests have the unique opportunity to spend an evening exploring the secrets of the Nickerson Mansion servants’ quarters. Read more
News
May 17, 2012
Museum Closed This Weekend
The Driehaus Museum will be closed on May 18, 19, 20, and 21. Read more
May 15, 2012
Henry Ives Cobb's Chicago
Edward W. Wolner was the first to author a book about this prolific, influential, and yet little-mentioned Chicago architect who designed the Newberry Library, Potter Palmer's mansion, and a number of buildings for the 1893 Columbian Exposition. Read more
