Plan Your Visit

LOCATION

The National Hellenic Museum is located in Chicago’s Greektown at the corner of Halsted and Van Buren.

National Hellenic Museum

333 South Halsted Street

Chicago IL 60661

Admission

Adults $10
Seniors $8
Students $8
Children $7 (3-12 years)
Child under 3 years FREE
Members: FREE

Members enjoy many outstanding benefits throughout the year, including free or reduced admission to the Museum. NHM counts on member support to help preserve and share Greek heritage through programs, events, and exhibitions. Please consider becoming a member or renewing your membership today, visit our membership page.

Public Hours

Thursday : 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday : 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday : 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday : 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tours

Private Tours can be scheduled during and outside of Museum public hours by request. Fill out the form here or email [email protected].

The Museum is Closed on the Following Dates

Thursday, January 1, 2026- New Years Day

Friday, April 3, 2026 Western Good Friday

Sunday, April 5, 2026 Western Easter

Friday, April 10, 2026 Eastern Good Friday

Sunday, April 12, 2026 Eastern Easter

Friday, June 19, 2026 Juneteenth

Friday, July 3, 2026 Independence Day Observed

Saturday, July 4, 2026 Independence Day

Thursday, November 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 27, 2026 Day After T. Day

Thursday, December 24, 2026 Christmas Eve

Friday, December 25, 2026 Christmas Day

Thursday, December 31, 2026 New Years Eve

Offers & Discount

American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) members receive one free admission with current member cards. Photo ID required.

Driving Directions

By Train

Take the CTA Blue line to the UIC-Halsted station. The Museum is located half a block north from the UIC-Halsted station.

By Bus

The CTA Bus Route 8 has a stop right by the Museum at the Halsted and Van Buren intersection.

By Car

The Museum is located near Interstates 90, 94, and 290. Use Google Maps to get detailed directions from where you are to where we are.

Parking

The Museum does not have a public parking lot. The Museum has arranged discounted parking at the Arkadia Tower parking garage. Use SP+  to reserve your spot in Arkadia Tower and enter promo code NHM at checkout.

Note: Early Entry or Late Departure outside of the reservation will incur a fee
at exit

Convenient parking is available via Spot Hero for your NHM visit; please visit spothero.com and enter “National Hellenic Museum” in the home page search box to reserve your spot in a nearby parking lot

Accessibility & Accommodations

The National Hellenic Museum welcomes all families and children, and we recognize that all individuals—grownups and children—experience the world in different ways.

We strive to make sure that our space is comfortable and accessible regardless of ability, gender identity, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. To request a special accommodation for your visit please give us a call at (312) 655-1234 and [email protected].

What do I do if I lose something?

Please contact our lost and found at (312) 655-1234 for lost item inquiries.

Donate to Support the Museum
Thank you, in advance, for your generosity

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Donate to Support the Museum Thank you, in advance, for your generosity

Donate to Support the Museum
Thank you, in advance, for your generosity