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DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center — Chicago, Illinois
Photo: Windycityaerialphotography, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Front entrance of the museum with 'DuSABLE MUSEUM - AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY' signage over the doors. Despite its Commons filename ('Aerial Photo'), it is a slightly elevated ground-level frontal view of the entrance.
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center in Chicago: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Not published on the museum's official visitor page.
Address740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL 60637
HoursTue–Sun 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; last admission 4:30 p.m.; closed Mondays and listed holidays (official visitor page)
PricesNot published on the museum's official visitor page
Price notesCurrent secondary listings consistently show Adults $10 · Seniors (65+) $7 · Children (6–17) $3 · under 6 free, but no price appears on an official page fetched in this pass, so price is recorded as not confirmed and priceVal is null. Free admission every Wednesday: see Perks.
Age notesGalleries are best suited to school-age children and up; the museum includes a children's area.
BookingTickets are sold through the museum's official Etix channel and at the door.
Suggested timeAbout 1.5 hours
AccessibilityOfficial visitor page: the museum is ADA compliant; a limited number of wheelchairs are available first-come, first-served; baby strollers are permitted throughout the museum.
ParkingOn-site parking in Washington Park; detail not confirmed on the official page fetched.
Verified perk: Free WednesdaysFree admission for all visitors on Wednesdays.
Verified perk: Military and First Responder AdmissionFree admission year-round for military members and first responders (police, fire, EMT) with valid ID; Gold Star Family admission for up to 4 guests.
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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.
