Upcoming Events at the Bridgehouse Museum
Opening Weekend 2024
The McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum will be reopening for the season on May 11th, 2024. Opening weekend admission is FREE. After opening weekend, normal operating hours are Wednesday - Sunday, 10am-5pm.
“Chicago Reflected” Book Signing - May 12th
Join author and architect, Ryan Chester, to celebrate his new book “Chicago Reflected” on Sunday May 12th. The author will have books for sale at the FREE signing event from 1pm - 2pm. Join us!
Bridge Lift Viewing
This special event provides a close-up view of the DuSable Bridge in motion from inside the museum. Guests can view the massive gears from several feet away in our gear room or climb to the top of the tower to see the bridge lift from above.
Guided Tours of the Bridgehouse Museum
Every Friday & Saturday from June - October
