The Richard H. Driehaus Museum

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4.7(1,508)
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Opens 11:00 AMNear North Side
The Richard H. Driehaus Museum is a historic house museum that showcases the art, architecture, and design of the late 19th century through its permanent collection. long_description_potoo
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Tiffany and Beyond Tours
Sep 19·9:45 AM

Love Tiffany Studios and stained glass? Join us for a 1-hour guide led tour highlighting Tiffany and other stained glass at the Driehaus Museum.

Beauty Standards: A Chicago Fashion Week Salon Discussion
Oct 13·6:00 PM

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Department of Fashion Design, in collaboration with the Driehaus Museum, is pleased to present a salon-style panel discussion on the ever-changing world of beauty and beauty standards.

Concerts of Dance: Hanna DiLorenzo
Concerts of Dance: Hanna DiLorenzo
Oct 14

Choreographer Hanna DiLorenzo brings her phenomenology-based dance practice to the Driehaus Museum for a week of rehearsals, public engagement, performance, and film creation.

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The atmosphere is one of pure opulence, defined by the immense luxury of a Gilded Age mansion. Sunlight filters through intricate woodwork and marble surfaces, creating an atmosphere of refined, historical elegance.ambiance_potoo

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Visitors highlight the stunning craftsmanship of the home, specifically noting the incredible marble and intricate woodwork. The collection is noted for its beautiful Tiffany lighting and the well-preserved, fully decorated Gilded Age living spaces.reviews_potoo

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Near North Side
50 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611
Closed now
 Opens 11:00 AM

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The museum is centered around a residence built between 1879 and 1883 by a wealthy banker, a home where no expense was spared on quality. The architecture features an incredible display of craftsmanship, including 17 different types of marble and highly detailed woodwork.story_potoo