The Clarke House Museum is Chicago's oldest home. Tours of this 1836 Greek Revival-style house reveal what life was like for a middle class family in Chicago, when the city was in its formative years before the Civil War.

Hour-long guided tours of Clarke House Museum are now free. See details below.

 

Hours:

Free Public Tours

• Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 1pm and 2:30pm
• One-hour guided tours
• Admission is FREE
• Tours are limited to 15 people, available on a first-come, first-served basis. For groups of 10 or more, please see below Private Group Tours.

 

Private Group Tours

• Private tours led by trained volunteer docents are offered by appointment, pending availability.
• Private tours of the house are designed for adults, 13 years and older, for groups of 10 or more.

 

Private Group Tours Application