Tickets and Hours
General admission is always free for Friends of the Chicago River Members. Become a member here.
The Bridgehouse Museum self-guided admission is on a “Pay What You Can” system.
Suggested donation:
General admission: $5 - $10
Guided Tours:
$15/person
Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00am and 2:00pm beginning in June through October. Online booking will be available soon.
Bridge lift viewing:
In the spring we do not accept reservations for Bridge Lift Viewing. The timing is unpredictable, but usually occurs between 10am - 1pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Hours of Operation 2026
Open May 9, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026
Wednesday 10am-5pm
Thursday 10am-5pm
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 10am-5pm
Parking
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservation app.
Use our custom link HERE
