Skip to main content

Search the middle of everything...

Shedd Aquarium

The Richard H. Driehaus Museum

40 East Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611

Museums

The Richard H. Driehaus Museum immerses visitors in one of the grandest residential buildings of 19th-century Chicago, the Gilded Age home of banker Samuel Mayo Nickerson. Philanthropist Richard H. Driehaus founded the museum on April 1, 2003 with a vision to influence today’s built environment by preserving and promoting architecture and design of the past.

What's happening nearby...

Chicago Jazz Festival

Millennium Park •  Sep 03 – Sep 06

Known for its artistic creativity, the Chicago Jazz Festival promotes awareness and appreciation for all forms of jazz through free, quality live musical performance.

Read more about Chicago Jazz Festival

World Music Festival Chicago

Sep 25 – Oct 04

The 26th annual World Music Festival is your passport to musical acts from across the globe.

Read more about World Music Festival Chicago

You might also be interested...

Museum of Broadcast Communications

Chicago

Dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of radio and television.

Read more about Museum of Broadcast Communications

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Chicago

Read more about Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

International Museum of Surgical Science

Chicago

Explore the fascinating history of surgery and medical advancements.

Read more about International Museum of Surgical Science

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get inspired by top travel stories, gain access to exclusive promotions and contests, and discover even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois.