Glessner House Museum, Chicago

Name: Glessner House Museum
Address: 1800 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, 60616-1320, United States
Telephone: +1 312-326-1480

#175 among attractions in Chicago

Museum, Art museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture, More...

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Facts and practical information

The John J. Glessner House, operated as the Glessner House, is an architecturally important 19th-century residence located at 1800 S. Prairie Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. It was designed in 1885–1886 by architect Henry Hobson Richardson and completed in late 1887. The property was designated a Chicago Landmark on October 14, 1970. The site was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1970, and as a National Historic Landmark on January 7, 1976, and is maintained as a house museum. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1971 (53 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 41°51'28"N, 87°37'16"W

Address

1800 S Prairie AveDowntown (Near South Side)Chicago 60616-1320 United States

Contact

+1 312-326-1480

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Day trips

Glessner House Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Field Museum, Soldier Field, Chinatown Square, Ping Tom Memorial Park.

0.6 miN
Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum
Field Museum, Chicago
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0.4 miNE
Historic football stadium
Soldier Field, Chicago
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0.7 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Chinatown Square, Chicago
18 min walk • Chinatown Square is a two-story outdoor mall located in Chinatown, Chicago, a mile from the center of Chicago just north of the main Wentworth Avenue District.
0.7 miW
Park
Ping Tom Memorial Park, Chicago
17 min walk • Ping Tom Memorial Park is a 17.24-acre public urban park in Chicago's Chinatown neighborhood, in South Side, Chicago. It is part of the Chicago Park District.
~1130 ftSW
Church
Second Presbyterian Church, Chicago
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~290 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Henry B. Clarke House, Chicago
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~1460 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Wintrust Arena, Chicago
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0.5 miNE
Memorial, Park, Sculpture
Gold Star Families Memorial and Park, Chicago
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0.6 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Entertainment
Arie Crown Theater, Chicago
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0.8 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Huntington Bank Pavilion, Chicago
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0.5 miNE
Memorial, Sculpture
Balbo Monument, Chicago
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Glessner House Museum open?

Glessner House Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Glessner House Museum?

Nearby attractions include Prairie Avenue, Chicago (1 min walk), Chicago Women's Park and Gardens Advisory Council, Chicago (2 min walk), Henry B. Clarke House, Chicago (2 min walk), Prairie Avenue District, Chicago (3 min walk).

How to get to Glessner House Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Glessner House Museum:

Bus

Michigan & 18th Street • Lines: 1, 3, 4, (N) N4 (4 min walk)
Soldier Field Pick-up/Drop-off (5 min walk)

Train

18th Street (5 min walk)
McCormick Place (13 min walk)

Metro

Cermak-McCormick Place • Lines: Green (12 min walk)
Cermak-Chinatown • Lines: Red (15 min walk)