The McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum celebrates the Chicago River and its world-famous movable bridges. Beginning at river level …
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Oct 19, 2024
Worthwhile stop for those curious about the folding bridges in Chicago. The museum is pretty small but does a good job of telling the story of Chicago's development through rivers. The exhibit weave…Full review by NinaLeeYYC
Oct 18, 2024
Very interesting museum telling the history of the bridges and of the Chicago river including a little on its reversal. I had to rush the visit in half an hour 45 minutes to 1 hour would have been be…Full review by Peter F
Sep 26, 2024
I’ve lived in the city for over 30 years. I’ve walked by this place but never gave it much thought. The doors were open and it was free recently when I walked in just to take a minute to see the brid…Full review by X8215DJdougb
No; the Museum is spread out over 5 floors inside one of the bridge hoist lift towers that line the Chicago River. Each room inside the tower is relatively small (enough for a few …
No; the Museum is spread out over 5 floors inside one of the bridge hoist lift towers that line the Chicago River. Each room inside the tower is relatively small (enough for a few displays), with relatively steep stairs connecting each stacked room. You might be able to access just the first floor (where the ticket office is) with a wheelchair or walker, but any of the other Museum rooms would be challenging. The lowest level room which shows off the bridge lift motors & gears is particularly narrow and hard to maneuver around.
Some people can spend up to an hour enjoying our entire exhibit, but you only need about 20-30 minutes. And, don't miss the views from the top of the tower! There's nothing like it. …
Some people can spend up to an hour enjoying our entire exhibit, but you only need about 20-30 minutes. And, don't miss the views from the top of the tower! There's nothing like it. Plus you're in an actual bridgetower. Hope to see you. Thank you.
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