Pritzker Military Museum & Library, Chicago

#219 among attractions in Chicago

Museum, Art museum, History museum, Military museum

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Facts and practical information

The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is a non-profit museum and a research library for the study of military history on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. The institution was founded in 2003, and its specialist collections include material relating to Winston Churchill and war-related sheet music. ()

Alternative names: Established: 2003 (21 years ago)Coordinates: 41°52'50"N, 87°37'29"W

Address

104 S Michigan AveDowntown (The Loop)Chicago 60603 United States

Contact

+1 312-374-9333

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Day trips

Pritzker Military Museum & Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Art Institute of Chicago, State Street, Millennium Park, Macy's.

~460 ftSE
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~250 ftNE
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Millennium Park, Chicago
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~1370 ftNW
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~450 ftNE
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~590 ftW
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~880 ftE
Park, Garden
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~1320 ftNE
Bandshell in the park with entertainment
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Chicago
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~850 ftN
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~730 ftSE
Monuments and statues, Art museum, Museum
Art Institute of Chicago Building, Chicago
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~1240 ftN
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Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Pritzker Military Museum & Library open?

Pritzker Military Museum & Library is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Pritzker Military Museum & Library?

Nearby attractions include Millennium Park, Chicago (2 min walk), Mid-Continental Plaza, Chicago (2 min walk), Chicago Public Library, Chicago (2 min walk), Legacy at Millennium Park, Chicago (3 min walk).

How to get to Pritzker Military Museum & Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pritzker Military Museum & Library:

Bus

Michigan & Monroe • Lines: 143, 147, 151, 26, 3, 4, 6, 850, 851, 855, J14, (N) N4 (1 min walk)
Monroe & Wabash • Lines: 850, 851, 855 (2 min walk)

Metro

Adams/Wabash • Lines: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (3 min walk)
Washington/Wabash • Lines: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (5 min walk)

Train

Van Buren Street (7 min walk)
Millennium Station (7 min walk)