Chicago Sports Museum

515 reviews

835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

www.chicagosportsmuseum.com

+13122020500

About

Chicago Sports Museum is a Museum located at 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611. It has received 515 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars.

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Hours

Monday11AM-7PM
Tuesday11AM-8PM
Wednesday11AM-8PM
Thursday12-6PM
Friday11AM-7PM
Saturday11AM-7PM
Sunday11AM-7PM

F.A.Q

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  • The address of Chicago Sports Museum: 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

  • Chicago Sports Museum has 4.5 stars from 515 reviews

  • Museum

  • "This was my first time In this establishment and my experience was very poor"

    "Went on an off day (Friday afternoon) with my brother and we were the only ones there for a good while"

    "I have visited the museum with very low hopes"

    "I never knew this place existed, me and my partner went into the water tower and saw an ad saying this was on the 7th floor and we gave it a try"

    "If you’re tired of shopping at the water tower place or just need a break while your partner is browsing through their favorite dresses stop by at the Chicago Sports Museum on the 7th floor"

Reviews

  • Consuela Haq

This was my first time In this establishment and my experience was very poor. It was five of us. We received poor service. The waitress forgot one of the orders for one of the people that was in our party. I got the nachos and the salsa that came with it was spoiled. When I stuck my tortilla chip in it, it started bubbling and the taste was hot and ranted. The manager change it out with a fresh one. But, to only realize that the nachos were horrible. My cousin got a pretzel and the dipping sauce had the some problem the sauce was bubbly and spoiled and the cheese sauce was horrible. Her cocktails drink taste like medicine. My mom had the Chicken Vesuvio and the chicken wasn’t cook all the way through and the taste was not good. Overall I will not be back and did not have a good experience and totally not satisfied!! Discussed!!

  • Victor

Went on an off day (Friday afternoon) with my brother and we were the only ones there for a good while. If you have a bit of extra time, walk into the restaurant and grab a few drinks to get free admission! The museum itself is small… 30-40 minutes to get through it. It’s well kept and has some key memorabilia for adults to check out and XBox Kinect sports games for the kids (and adults too!). It’s a good spot to visit if you want a break from shopping, all while grabbing a drink or bite with a friend and having some stuff to talk about. Check it out!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

  • Laurent H

I have visited the museum with very low hopes. I wasn't expecting much. But I was disappointed. The race car shift paddles and gas pedal weren't working. No accessories in photo boot. After a 10$ entry fee, the baby foot table was pay to play. Could not find anything to play at the ping pong table either. The goaler game was not working at all. Camera did not see mee. Xbox game was stuck on sign in screen. At least the ticket value can bee used in the resto. Got myself a beer. At least that worked...

  • Daisha O'Banner

I never knew this place existed, me and my partner went into the water tower and saw an ad saying this was on the 7th floor and we gave it a try. It was very nice and informative. I loved the included free games and the views on the top floor. Admission price was excellent $10 general Admission and student price was $8. They had a restaurant too, it smelled good but I ran out of timing due to parking. They also had a all gender bathroom ️‍

  • Archit Jha

If you’re tired of shopping at the water tower place or just need a break while your partner is browsing through their favorite dresses stop by at the Chicago Sports Museum on the 7th floor. Entry is $10/person and in this (very) small museum you’ll find some collectibles and relics from the glory days of the bulls, the cubs and many more. If you aren’t into basketball and baseball it can get a bit boring since there isn’t much to explore.

  • Lisa Schultz

Excellent! Only $10. So many interactive games to play. My son is 18 & absolutely loved it. We learned so many facts! He is a huge football fan so his favorite was the interactive football throw game. We definitely will be back. Extremely clean & organized. It was wonderful. You get to take cool photos with the atmosphere.
Wait time
No wait
Price for adult entry
$6–10

  • Scott Cave

More like a private collection than a museum, some interactive activities. Wouldn’t recommend making this a spot to pencil in, if you’re going to Harry Caray’s then worth popping in, just show your receipt to the receptionist to get free entry, so to speak.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

  • Andre

Really cool interactive museum with sports history of Chicago teams! I suggest you dine at the restaurant to get free entree into the museum. The burger I had was tasty and cooked to perfection. Good views of Chicago from the restaurant too. Many TVs inside the restaurant to watch sports.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

  • Brian

Great little sports museum in the water tower shopping mall next to Harry Carey's. Priced right at only $6 and totally worth it. If you ear at Harry Carey's then you get a credit for each ticket you bought. For the money, this is such an awesome interactive museum great for all ages. Even have nice views of the city and lake.

  • Lisa Peeples

Fun way to spend a rainy day, located inside a mall setting upstairs and admission was free if you ate dinner at the adjoining restaurant, prices were reasonable. It was better than I thought it would be !
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$11–15

  • beautiful world

It is located inside the Water Tower (a huge shopping center). Take the elevator all the way up and you will see a nice restaurant at the end of the hall, next to the restsurant is the museum. If you like sports, I think you may enjoy this museum. Be aware that it is super small and entrance is $10 per person.

  • Joseph Babani (Yossi)

I took my 9-year old here and we were excited to see it for the first time. Unfortunately, many of the exhibits were out of order. They really should not charge people until they get all the exhibits working.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

  • James McMurray

Terrific place to take a sports loving family. Seventh floor inside the Water Tower next to a poorly serviced restaurant with no one tending bar. But hey I was there for the sports. Great info, a lot of fun interactive games and photo opps. And I'm pretty sure it's free at certain times.

  • BoNita “Nita” Louise

Lots of history in the Chicago Sports Museum that was so enjoyable to view while spending a delightful & enthusiastic day in Chicago Water Tower Place where we also dined at Haray Caray's Restaurant & Sports Bar. …

  • Marquis Vaughn

For a museum, it was a little small but had some good stuff in there. Worth the trip.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$6–10

  • Jeff Kingham

Had a few hours spare and stumbled upon this museum. Very interesting if you’re into sports. Had a drink and a burger in the bar after which was good.(Visited October 2018)

  • KE Abney

I have been there in September 2019 and it was a good place to see sports memorabilia and it's history.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait

  • Wojciech Zawadzki

Interesting (10 USD for 10-15 minutes). A lot of interactove games.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

  • Maricela Rodriguez

Very Cool museum...These Athletes are Huge..I'm very Tiny compare to these Guys …

  • Alberto Morales

Small, but informative and fun

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