Bridgeport
Chicago Maritime Museum
1200 W. 35th St.
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Saturday
10am - 4pm
Sunday
10am - 4pm
DETAILS:
The Chicago Maritime Museum tells the story of Chicago as a maritime city, founded at a strategic confluence of waterways and at various times one of the busiest ports in the world. With a collection of artifacts, ephemera and models, the museum interprets Chicago's maritime traditions and the historic impact of the area's waterways. The museum's home is in the Bridgeport Art Center, which was once the Spiegel Catalogue Warehouse, on the banks of Bubbly Creek. Museum chairman, architect and avid sailor Dirk Lohan donated his design services to the space, which was completed in summer 2016. The museum is a hub that convenes programs and discussions related to Chicago's waterways, and is home to a publications repository for scholarly research as well.
ENTRANCE INSTRUCTIONS:
The Chicago Maritime Museum is located on the River Level of the Bridgeport Art Center. Enter on the north side of the building at the corner of 34th Place and Racine. There is free parking located here. Look for the blue awning and follow the signs down one flight of stairs. An accessible ramp and elevator access is available via the atrium entrance on the east side of the building.
VISITOR EXPERIENCE:
The museum galleries and store will be open for self-guided exploration, with volunteer docents available to assist visitors.
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