• Recent News

• It Takes a Fleet: Working Boats of the Chicago River

  From June 19 to June 29, 2008, you can come to the Bridgehouse Museum to take a close look at the boats that keep the Chicago River safe, clean and vibrant. Read more... Read more...

  Read our 2008 Season Opening Press Release

  "CULTURAL ANCHOR OF THE DOWNTOWN RIVERWALK REOPENS" Group uses innovative Michigan Avenue Bridgehouse to tells river's - and Chicago's - story. Read more...

  Bridgehouse Museum joins night-long cultural celebration

  The Bridgehouse Museum joins one hundred other venues in a Loop-wide celebration of arts, culture and architecture for Looptopia '08. Museum doors will stay open afterhours on May 2nd and admission will be free between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Read more...

Online Exhibitions

Bridgehouse online exhibits will be opened for viewing just prior to the McCormick Tribune Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum public opening on June 10, 2006. We hope you join us for our opening celebration.

Welcome to the McCormick Tribune Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum online exhibits. Our online exhibits are designed specifically for people with disabilities who are unable to climb the stairs at the Bridgehouse to compliment the Bridgehouse experience. Remember, the first floor and the dramatic gear room are both accessible from the first floor of the Bridgehouse. If you have any questions, contact info@bridgehousemuseum.org.