Sports Museum, Chicago

Name: Sports Museum
Address: 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, 60611, United States
Telephone: +1 312-202-0500

#140 among attractions in Chicago

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum, Game and entertainment center, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Chicago Sports Museum is a 23,000-square-foot museum located along the Magnificent Mile at the Water Tower Place mall in Chicago. The museum, which was opened on April 1, 2014—by Harry Caray's Restaurant Group and CEO Grant DePorter—features interactive skill challenges, unique sports memorabilia, and a collection of game-used artifacts well known to fans of Chicago sports. ()

Coordinates: 41°53'52"N, 87°37'20"W

Address

835 N Michigan AveDowntown (Near North Side)Chicago 60611 United States

Contact

+1 312-202-0500

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Day trips

Sports Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Magnificent Mile, Michigan Avenue, Oak Street, John Hancock Center.

~1330 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
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~1480 ftNW
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Oak Street, Chicago
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~400 ftNW
Sky-high city views from 94th-floor deck
John Hancock Center, Chicago
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~660 ftW
Art gallery inside a historic landmark
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Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago
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Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Concerts and shows
St. James Cathedral, Chicago
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Tower
860–880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments, Chicago
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Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Broadway Playhouse, Chicago
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sports Museum open?

Sports Museum is open:

Monday 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
Friday 11:30 am - 9 pm
Saturday 11 am - 9 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Sports Museum?

Nearby attractions include Broadway Playhouse, Chicago (1 min walk), Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago (2 min walk), John Hancock Center, Chicago (2 min walk), Chicago Avenue Pumping Station, Chicago (3 min walk).

How to get to Sports Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sports Museum:

Bus

Pearson & Mies Van Der Rohe • Lines: 157 (1 min walk)
Mies Van Der Rohe & Pearson • Lines: 10, 125, 157 (1 min walk)

Metro

Chicago • Lines: Red (9 min walk)
Grand • Lines: Red (14 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (24 min walk)
Ogilvie Transportation Center (35 min walk)