The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
A South Side museum of African American history and culture, with free admission on Wednesdays and the first Friday of each month, and children six and under always free.
740 E 56th Pl
Kid essentials
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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