Plan Your Visit

Hours & Admission

HOURS OF OPERATION

Wednesday 11AM-5PM

Thursdays 11AM-5PM

Friday 10AM-6PM

Saturday 10AM-6PM

Sunday 11AM-5PM

CLOSED Mondays & Tuesdays.

Last entry 1 hour before close

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

We are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day

ADMISSION

Tickets are available online and in person at the Museum.

Adults………....………….… $24

Seniors | Military | Veteran $21

Students ….………………... $19

Children ……... 6 & under FREE

Members ………………… FREE

Members enjoy free admission and many additional benefits. Learn more

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Directions & Parking

 

  • The Museum is right off the Ogilvie Metra stop but also accessible by CTA.

    Closest CTA train stops:

    Clinton stop on the Green and Pink Line

    Washington/Wells stop on the Brown Line

  • There are several parking options nearby:

    Parking garage available on Canal Street between Randolph and Lake Street.

    Valet available on weekdays on Canal between Randolph and Lake Street.

    Paid street parking

We are located at 440 W Randolph Street in fabulous Chicago, Illinois

Transportation

Public transportation options with directions and travel times, including trains, buses, and commuter rail for various stations and routes.

Accessibility

The Museum of Broadcast Communications welcomes everyone. Our exhibits, programs, and restrooms are accessible. If you have visual or hearing impairments, please notify our staff upon your arrival and they will assist your tour.

  • Yes

    The museum is completely wheelchair accessible. The exhibits are all on one floor, with ramps available throughout.

    the Museum does not provide wheelchairs for rent or use.

  • Strollers are welcome at the Museum. Visitors may bring their own strollers, the Museum does not provide strollers for rent or use.

    • Specialized guided-tours available for hearing and visually impaired visitors

    • Trained service animals are allowed in the museum.

    • A paid personal care assistant accompanying a visitor with disability receives free admission

Thank you to our ongoing partnership & sponsors:

  • The logo features the name 'CARSON' in large black letters with a colorful horizontal striped background and a small blue asterisk-like symbol. Below, the word 'ENTERTAINMENT' is in smaller, pink, and white letters.
  • Black background with the word 'SHURE' in the center, written in bold, uppercase letters.
  • ABT logo
  • Antenna TV logo
  • Crown Family Philanthropies logo with a crown symbol above the text
  • Round black logo for Goose Island Beer Co. featuring a stylized goose and the words Goose Island Beer Co.
  • NBC 5 Chicago logo featuring a colorful peacock and the number 5 with the word 'Chicago' underneath.
  • Shout! TV logo with bold black text and a red exclamation mark.
  • Cumulus logo with a blue and pink circular emblem and black and blue text.
  • Black and white logo of Uber with the word 'uber' in lowercase letters.
  • Logo of Elk Horn Valley Museum featuring a brown wagon wheel and black text.
  • Image of the logos for 'COLOR IMAGE'
  • Colorful 3D logo with the text 'Conti & Dolan' and geometric design elements.
  • The cover of a book titled 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' by Jared Diamond, with distinct black and white cover design and the author's name in white at the bottom.
  • American Community logo
  • Logo for River Strategies with a stylized 'RS' and the company name in dark blue text.