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The Clarke House Museum

The Clarke House Museum
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Built in 1836, this unassuming little white house is the oldest surviving structure in Chicago. Tours are available through the Glessner House, but it's free to walk around the lovely Women's Park & Gardens that surround it.

Address
1827 S Indiana Ave
Hours
Tours Wed-Sun noon & 2PM
Price
$10 adults, $9 students/senior, $5 children; add $5 to visit the Glessner House as well. Wednesdays free

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Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.