The Richard H. Driehaus Museum engages and inspires the global community through exploration and ongoing conversations in art, architecture, and design of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Its permanent collection and temporary exhibitions are presented in an immersive experience within the restored Samuel Mayo Nickerson Mansion, completed in 1883, at the height of the Gilded Age, and the 1926 Murphy Auditorium. The Museum’s collection reflects and is inspired by the collecting interests, vision, and focus of its founder, the late Richard H. Driehaus.&nbsp;The Museum is located just steps from the Magnificent Mile. The exquisite building was saved twice, first by a collective of over 100 Chicago citizens in 1919, and then by philanthropist Richard H. Driehaus, who sponsored its restoration from 2003-2008.&nbsp;More information is available at <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://driehausmuseum.org" target="_blank">driehausmuseum.org</a> Our new entrance:&nbsp;50 E. Erie, at the Murphy Auditorium The Museum offers both private and guided tours and has a downloadable&nbsp;app for a self-guided experience. Consult the website for more information&nbsp;Image: The Main Hall. Photo by Steve Hall of Hedrich Blessing, 2008.

Sounds of the Season is Back!Throughout the month of December, ring in the holiday season with a visit to the Museum and enjoy the festive sounds of holiday music as you stroll through the galleries.Stop by the Driehaus Museum on Saturday, December 18 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm CST for an afternoon of caroling, roasted chestnuts, and holiday cheer.Expanded Holiday Hours: We will be open regular hours on Friday, November 26 and from 12:00-5:00 pm CST Tuesday, December 21 through Thursday, December 23.&nbsp; We will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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