Chicago Sports Museum
Chicago Sports Museum
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11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
About
The 23,000 square foot Chicago Sports Museum offers a highly interactive experience for visitors to explore the legends and lore of Chicago sports. It combines hi-tech interactive experiences-including skill challenges and simulated experiences-with unique sports memorabilia and an impressive collection of game-used treasures and other artifacts. Admission to the Chicago Sports Museum is complimentary with a purchase at Harry Caray's 7th Inning Stretch! Admission: $10 for adults 12 and up $6 for children 3 to 11 $6 for seniors Free for children under 3
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Troy C
8 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
I think this was over priced for what you get. Several of the interactive displays were not working. Others were so slow to respond that it was frustrated. You bought your ticket at the restaurant and no employee was in the museum while I was there, which probably contributed to the neglected displays. I took me less than an hour to see everything. There were a few other visitors when I was there. Kids seemed to be enjoying themselves on the few interactive games that worked, but the other adults looked as bored as I was.
Written February 16, 2020
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gemmap81
Liverpool, UK140 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
For $10 it’s great for a hour or 2 visit. All the big Chicago teams represented in the museum. Full of memorabilia and stories of famous players/games etc. Also very interactive, great fun for adults and kids.
Written January 25, 2020
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Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed your visit to the Chicago Sports Museum. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Written January 27, 2020
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Tourist36367
Baton Rouge, LA5 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
We enjoyed this even more than expected — a great way to entertain the kids for 30-plus minutes during a walk up and down the Magnificent Mile. There were a lot of interactive things they could do. And it’s free if you eat at the restaurant, which was also a very good solid sports bar with good food options.
Written July 11, 2021
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joe-chicago-23
Chesterfield, MO1,253 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
As a Chicago sports fan, this was heaven. So many memories of important and championship games. Newspaper headlines, video clips, baseball cards, hockey pucks, etc. are all part of this.
Some of the interactive exhibits were not working, I didn't care. Even my non-Chicagoan spouse enjoyed it.
Some of the interactive exhibits were not working, I didn't care. Even my non-Chicagoan spouse enjoyed it.
Written July 27, 2021
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vwfanforever
Yorkton, Canada282 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Took in the museum as a huge Jordan fan I got to see a lot of items. It's disappointing to know this is the only place to really see tributes to the legend. Thankfully harry bought some of the merch. Highly recommend to eat the food and get free admittance.
Written July 15, 2023
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Milton Kanno
Sao Paulo, SP9,892 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
A lot of Jerseys of Chicago's franchises achievements, sneakers, trophies and pictures. Interactivity gaming also entertains people. But that s all.
Written March 13, 2019
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Irina
United States13,846 contributions
Jul 2022
Chicago Sports Museum opened to public in 2014. It is located in Water Tower Place on Level 7, next to Harry Caray's 7th Inning Stretch Restaurant, and if you dine in this restaurant -- your visit to the museum is free of charge.
This museum impressed me as smartly designed, modern and highly interactive. I visited all the sections ("Zones") of the museum -- and also took a bunch of photos, to illustrate the review.
The museum exhibits are easily accessed, the comments and descriptions on the plaques are very clear and very informative. If you are a fan of a particular type of sports and especially of Chicago teams -- hundreds of photos and other mementos will bring back to you the memories of exciting times at sports events, will make you think of your favorite players, of Harry Caray's unforgettable singing "Take me out to the ball game ! ..." If you are just an idle visitor -- you might get interested in a certain type of sports and learn many sports facts about the famous players. Parents with children, grown ups -- anybody of any age really, might engage in an interactive displays and video games, that are offered in the zones. For table tennis lovers -- here you are: you can play it in the museum!
The zones of the museum are very spacious, well lighted, and the last one offers fantastic views of the area around Water Tower Place, Lake Shore Park, Museum of Contemporary Arts, and you can even see Navy Pier far out to the east!
Chicago Sports Museum is excellent , and I enjoyed my visit very much, Thank You!
This museum impressed me as smartly designed, modern and highly interactive. I visited all the sections ("Zones") of the museum -- and also took a bunch of photos, to illustrate the review.
The museum exhibits are easily accessed, the comments and descriptions on the plaques are very clear and very informative. If you are a fan of a particular type of sports and especially of Chicago teams -- hundreds of photos and other mementos will bring back to you the memories of exciting times at sports events, will make you think of your favorite players, of Harry Caray's unforgettable singing "Take me out to the ball game ! ..." If you are just an idle visitor -- you might get interested in a certain type of sports and learn many sports facts about the famous players. Parents with children, grown ups -- anybody of any age really, might engage in an interactive displays and video games, that are offered in the zones. For table tennis lovers -- here you are: you can play it in the museum!
The zones of the museum are very spacious, well lighted, and the last one offers fantastic views of the area around Water Tower Place, Lake Shore Park, Museum of Contemporary Arts, and you can even see Navy Pier far out to the east!
Chicago Sports Museum is excellent , and I enjoyed my visit very much, Thank You!
Written September 24, 2022
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GuyFromAtlanta_GA
Birmingham, AL1,111 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
I gave this place five stars because it was free for us. As we walked into Water Tower Place the people at the info desk handed us a packet with two free tickets. Otherwise I would give it four stars. There is much to see and do, and there is a nice lake view from the windows. Photo ops abound, such as your foot in Michael Jordan's shoes or sitting at the mock up of Harry Caray's booth.
Written March 10, 2016
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PaulLondonTraveller
London, UK143 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
It’s only 10 bucks so can’t complain too much. It’s more of an interactive games area for older kids rather than a sports museum.
They have different sports for kids to try. Like jumping for basketball. Pitching for baseball. A car racing game.
They do have a few sporting memorabilia, but not enough to spend more than 20 minutes nosing around.
Have teenage kids? Take a visit.
They have different sports for kids to try. Like jumping for basketball. Pitching for baseball. A car racing game.
They do have a few sporting memorabilia, but not enough to spend more than 20 minutes nosing around.
Have teenage kids? Take a visit.
Written July 6, 2019
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Thank you for joining us at the Chicago Sports Museum! We hope you will be back again to see us in the future!
Written July 8, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Virginia A
Bolingbrook, IL134 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
Before visiting, I would suggest calling this place to make sure the museum is open. They frequently close it off for private events, and since you pay a bundle to park downtown, make sure you can get in. Once in, however, there are some cool interactive games....be a goalie and field shots from Patrick Kane, practice batting with Frank Thomas, shoot hoops with Scottie Pippen. Kids can enjoy these, as well as informative exhibits about sports curses, the Bartman ball, how to throw various pitches..just a lot of fun. Modest admission cost but you can get in free if you eat at Harry Caray's right next door.
Written July 28, 2016
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Hi I have made a reservation for the restaurant for our first night in Chicago, at 7.00pm, and I just realised that the museum closes at 8.30pm. My sports mad son will love the museum so my question is does the free entry pass to the museum have to be used on the same day at the dining reservation, or could we use it the next day? Thanks Jodi
Written June 25, 2019
Hi Jodi,
I just wanted to make sure your reservation is for Harry Caray's 7th Inning Stretch, adjacent to the Chicago Sports Museum. That is the only Harry Caray's location where you can dine at and get complimentary admission to the Museum.
Typically, the passes have to be used on the same day as your reservation but we can make an exception since your son is such a huge fan.
Written June 25, 2019
Can I get to the gift shop without paying admission?
Written March 17, 2019
Do not remember. Just know must easier overall if having a meal or drink at Harry Caray's, which produced free admission.
Written March 18, 2019
If the museum closes at 6 and we get there at 5:45 does that mean we have to be done with our visit by 6 or will they allow us more time?
Written February 18, 2018
Even if they let you in, you won’t enjoy the museum at its full. It’s small indeed but I suggest you to go earlier than 15 min before closing.
Written February 19, 2018
If the hall of legends event space is reserved on a given day, does that mean the museum is still open to the public? If so, is it super crowded those days to the point in which it is probably best to go another day?
Written November 23, 2017
The Hall of Legends comprises about half of the Museum and the other areas would still be open. It tends to be busiest on weekends and holidays.
Written November 27, 2017
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