Jane Addams Hull-House Museum

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4.7

( 8 reviews )

Museums, Art Museums

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800 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

+1 3124-135-353

Located in Chicago, Illinois, the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum is a renowned institution that offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the settlement house movement and the progressive era of the early 20th century. This museum, which is free to visit, provides a wealth of information and serves as a source of inspiration for visitors. With its extensive collection of artifacts, including Jane Addams' Nobel Prize and her books, the museum highlights the fight for women's rights during a time when it was unheard of. The ambiance of the house is welcoming and the staff is friendly, ensuring a pleasant experience for all. As one explores the museum, the deep and important stories on display come to life, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking to understand the social and political movements of the era. With its accessible layout and logical organization, this museum is suitable for visitors of all ages. With public transportation easily accessible, the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum is a captivating place to explore and discover history.

Amenities and More

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Toilets
Good for kids
Family friendly
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Restaurant
Getting tickets in advance recommended

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Mi zhang

March 22, 2024

Hull-House is a living inspiration. There are tons of pieces of information, it's free, and seeing this beautiful level of (oft-gay) solidarity in the face of extreme government surveillance and interference is the goal. :)

Jerald stein

March 22, 2024

A wonderful house to visit with lots of history to learn. The ambiance was nice, the stuff greeted was pretty friendly. Overall a nice visit 😀 …

Cindy chan

March 22, 2024

Really cool place! Tells the amazing story of fighting for women's rights in an era where this was practically un-heard of. I throughly enjoyed the tour and the artifacts they had on display. Jane Addams nobel prize is here, her books, and really interesting stories and personal accounts of the people she helped and vis-versa. Only downside was parking around UIC is not cool. I was blasted with a $75 parking ticket after my tour

Doug ck

March 22, 2024

This was a very interesting and informative small museum. I had no idea all of this existed during the social struggles 100 years ago. But it’s very inspirational for current efforts. It reminds me that progress is slow and takes hard work.

Susan greenberg

March 22, 2024

The Jane Addams-Hull House museum is a must visit for anyone looking to understand the settlement house movement and the progressive movement in the early 20th century. It does involve a fair bit of reading , but it is logically laid out and accessible for kids thru adults. It can easily be visited in 90-120 minutes, depending on how much reading you do. It is over two floors, and the staircase to the 2nd floor would be a bit of a challenge if you have mobility issues. This museum is best accessed by public transit. You can take the CTA Blue Line to UIC-Halsted, and then walk 2 block south, on Halsted, to the museum. CTA Bus #8-Halsted stops right in front of the museum. If you do drive, parking on Taylor St, just south of the museum, is your best option. The museum is on the campus of the University of Illinois-Chicago. So, for dining options, there are some in the building just behind the museum, called UIC Student Center East, but if you walk south to Taylor St, you are in Little Italy and you have a myriad of options. You can also walk north on Halsted St, to Greek Town. All in all, a worthwhile destination.

Paul gave

March 22, 2024

Very informative, clean and organized well. Met our expectations for an adult museum experience. Not recommended for those under 12. A great deal of reading and not much interaction or hands on for kids

Lynn bowman

March 22, 2024

Fascinating histories. Make sure you ask questions - the stories in this place are deep and important. Shout out to Nadia, who kindly answered every inquiry of mine.

Jess lee

March 22, 2024

Went here while on a ghost tour. I learned about the negative happenings of the old building. I am planning on making a trip to the museum itself during normal hours to learn more about all of the good things that happen here causing this building to be preserved and turned into a museum. It is of note that this is the most haunted house in the city of Chicago and multiple past inhabitants have written books about it going back to the 1800s. Many museum goers and workers have also reported haunted happenings as well.