Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 12:00-3:30 p.m., reservations required.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., no reservations required.

Reservations are available one month at a time. Time slots will be made available the week before the start of a new month. Starting Tuesday, May 30, reservations will no longer be required, and there will no longer be a capacity limit. Please note that masks will still be required.

The Abakanowicz Research Center requires visitors to wear masks. We thank you in advance for helping us maintain a safe environment for staff and visitors. Learn more about the Museum’s safety policies and procedures. 

We encourage you to contact research@chicagohistory.org before making a reservation to ensure that an on-site visit is best for your needs. Please visit our online catalog to find the collection item you'd like to request.

Admission to the Research Center is free. Children under 6 will not be admitted to the Research Center.