Chicago History Museum

Mobility: Accessible parking in museum garage (LaSalle/Stockton) with elevator. Drop-offs permitted at Clark St main entrance. Button-activated doors at south end of main entrance. Public elevator between all floors. Wide restroom stalls with grab bars; accessible family restroom (2nd floor). Wheelchairs free (first-come, first-served at Ticket Desk). Accessible stage and seating in McCormick Theater. Wheelchair accessible bus tours mentioned.[38, 39, 40, 41] Hearing: English/Spanish captions in most exhibition films. COMTEK assistive listening receivers/headphones (Guild Room). Listen Technologies assistive listening receivers/headphones (McCormick Theater). Four T-coil neck loops available (McCormick Theater only). Sign language interpretation for public programs (2 weeks notice). TTY: 1 (800) 526-0857.[38, 40] Visual: Large-print labels for select exhibitions. Verbal imaging touch tours (by appointment) for specific exhibits (Chicago: Crossroads, Dressed in History) with descriptions/touch opportunities.[38, 40, 41] Sensory: Noise-reducing headphones available.[38] Service Animals: Welcome (per ADA definition).[38] Parking: Accessible parking in museum garage (LaSalle/Stockton).[38, 40] Entrances: Main entrance on Clark St (drop-offs permitted). Button-activated doors at south end.[38] Website: Strives for inclusive online environment; offers OC/ASL and Audio Described video about accessibility.[38] Contact: reception@chicagohistory.org, Phone: (312) 642-4600, TTY: 1 (800) 526-0857.[38, 39]