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The Chicago Sports Museum offers a highly interactive experience for visitors to explore the legends and lore of Chicago sports. It combines hi-tech interactive experiences—including skill challenges and simulated experiences—with unique sports memorabilia (think Sammy Sosa’s corked bat), and an impressive collection of game-used treasures and other artifacts. Guests receive complimentary admission with a $10 minimum purchase at Harry Caray’s 7th Inning Stretch, the museum’s neighboring restaurant and ultimate destination for Chicago sports fans.
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exhibitsThe exhibits are organized around five major zones:
Measure Up Forensic Sports Fan Zone Curses and Superstitions Hall of Legends |
eventsThe Chicago Sports Museum and Harry Caray’s 7th Inning Stretch combine to create a high-energy, 23,000 square foot event venue above Chicago’s historic Magnificent Mile. The premier event space blends the luxury of Michigan Avenue with the city’s love for its legendary sports teams, creating an unparalleled Windy City experience for events such as:
Weddings Corporate Events Parties & Mitzvahs |
PHOTOS
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Winnipeg Free Press | October 21, 2022 | Taylor Allen
Get blown away in Chicago
"Chicago is one of the best sports cities in the world. And no matter what your stance is on the Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, Cubs and White Sox, a trip to the Chicago Sports Museum located inside Water Tower Place is a must."
Travel + Leisure | August 20, 2022
13 Best Museums in Chicago
"Sports fans, this is the Chicago museum you can't miss..."
Lonely Planet
"To understand Chicago's sports psyche, peruse the memorabilia-filled cases at this gallery attached to Harry Caray's 7th Inning Stretch restaurant. See the cleats Cubs infielder Kris Bryant wore on the winning final play of the 2016 World Series, which ended the team's 108-year championship drought. Examine Sammy Sosa's corked bat and the infamous 'Bartman ball.' The museum also enshrines relics for Da Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks and White Sox."
Culture Trip | May 28, 2019
Chicago’s Best Baseball Landmarks To Check Out
"If you have kids – or if you’re just young at heart – the Chicago Sports Museum is filled with
interactive exhibits that provide fun for the whole family. It also houses an exciting collection of Cubs
memorabilia from the curse-breaking 2016 World Series."
Sauk Valley Media | February 21, 2019 | Andrea Mills
“If your goal is to have some fun and learn about popular pastimes, The Chicago Sports Museum at
Water Tower Place scores on both accounts. This celebration of all things sports will have you singing
“Take me out the museum, take me out to the games …” in no time.”
Make It Better | February 20, 2019
The Ultimate Guide to Chicago Museums – 2019 Editions
“A sports fanatic’s dream, the Chicago Sports Museum is a conglomeration of virtual experiences and
game-winning artifacts and memorabilia.”
Thrillist | April 26, 2018
The Coolest, Weirdest, and Best Museums in Chicago
Named Best Sports Museum
Chicago Tribune | March 7, 2018
Named one of 20 Must-See Sports Attractions in Illinois
FlipKey by TripAdvisor | February 9, 2016
50 States Series: Top Family Attractions Worth Traveling For
Top pick for Illinois
USA Today | November 19, 2015 | Jamie Bartosch
Named one of Top 10 Best Museums in Chicago for Families
SportsCenter | November 1, 2016 | Matt Barrie
“If you’re a Chicago sports fan, this is a must.”
Comcast Sports Net | Dave Kaplan
“The Chicago Sports Museum is going to fill a hole in this sports-crazy town,”
“We have lots of great museums in Chicago, but nothing dedicated to sports. Fans are going to love it.”
60 Minutes Sports, ShowTime, Armen Keteyian
“This is amazing!... shrine to the most sacred moments of Chicago sports.”
ESPN’s Mike & Mike | April 29, 2016
“Fabulous”
Comcast Sports Net | April 1, 2014
“Really crazy cool” – James Denton
ESPN1000 | September 4, 2015 | Waddle & Silvy
“Where they’ve made like the Chicago Sports Hall of Fame.”
“Awesome place”
WGN | September 3, 2015
Named #1 on the list of the 5 Best Football Season Hangouts in Chicago
WGN | September 18, 2014 | Cherese Weekes
Listed one of WGN’s “Winter Staycation Ideas”
“Not only can it break up a day of shopping on the Mag Mile but, along with seeing very unique memorabilia, you can test your skills against the pros”
WGN Radio | March 30, 2014 | Kristin Decker
“a great atmosphere” “a great venue and bar to watch games”
WGN Radio | October 26, 2015 | Steve Dale
“new memorabilia including the hoop, backboard, and stand from Michael Jordan’s last shot. Jordan doesn’t have it, the Chicago Sports Museum does.”
Huffington Post | January 23, 2014 | Lizzie Schiffman
“a memorabilia mecca for tourists and fans of Chicago sports.”
Get blown away in Chicago
"Chicago is one of the best sports cities in the world. And no matter what your stance is on the Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, Cubs and White Sox, a trip to the Chicago Sports Museum located inside Water Tower Place is a must."
Travel + Leisure | August 20, 2022
13 Best Museums in Chicago
"Sports fans, this is the Chicago museum you can't miss..."
Lonely Planet
"To understand Chicago's sports psyche, peruse the memorabilia-filled cases at this gallery attached to Harry Caray's 7th Inning Stretch restaurant. See the cleats Cubs infielder Kris Bryant wore on the winning final play of the 2016 World Series, which ended the team's 108-year championship drought. Examine Sammy Sosa's corked bat and the infamous 'Bartman ball.' The museum also enshrines relics for Da Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks and White Sox."
Culture Trip | May 28, 2019
Chicago’s Best Baseball Landmarks To Check Out
"If you have kids – or if you’re just young at heart – the Chicago Sports Museum is filled with
interactive exhibits that provide fun for the whole family. It also houses an exciting collection of Cubs
memorabilia from the curse-breaking 2016 World Series."
Sauk Valley Media | February 21, 2019 | Andrea Mills
“If your goal is to have some fun and learn about popular pastimes, The Chicago Sports Museum at
Water Tower Place scores on both accounts. This celebration of all things sports will have you singing
“Take me out the museum, take me out to the games …” in no time.”
Make It Better | February 20, 2019
The Ultimate Guide to Chicago Museums – 2019 Editions
“A sports fanatic’s dream, the Chicago Sports Museum is a conglomeration of virtual experiences and
game-winning artifacts and memorabilia.”
Thrillist | April 26, 2018
The Coolest, Weirdest, and Best Museums in Chicago
Named Best Sports Museum
Chicago Tribune | March 7, 2018
Named one of 20 Must-See Sports Attractions in Illinois
FlipKey by TripAdvisor | February 9, 2016
50 States Series: Top Family Attractions Worth Traveling For
Top pick for Illinois
USA Today | November 19, 2015 | Jamie Bartosch
Named one of Top 10 Best Museums in Chicago for Families
SportsCenter | November 1, 2016 | Matt Barrie
“If you’re a Chicago sports fan, this is a must.”
Comcast Sports Net | Dave Kaplan
“The Chicago Sports Museum is going to fill a hole in this sports-crazy town,”
“We have lots of great museums in Chicago, but nothing dedicated to sports. Fans are going to love it.”
60 Minutes Sports, ShowTime, Armen Keteyian
“This is amazing!... shrine to the most sacred moments of Chicago sports.”
ESPN’s Mike & Mike | April 29, 2016
“Fabulous”
Comcast Sports Net | April 1, 2014
“Really crazy cool” – James Denton
ESPN1000 | September 4, 2015 | Waddle & Silvy
“Where they’ve made like the Chicago Sports Hall of Fame.”
“Awesome place”
WGN | September 3, 2015
Named #1 on the list of the 5 Best Football Season Hangouts in Chicago
WGN | September 18, 2014 | Cherese Weekes
Listed one of WGN’s “Winter Staycation Ideas”
“Not only can it break up a day of shopping on the Mag Mile but, along with seeing very unique memorabilia, you can test your skills against the pros”
WGN Radio | March 30, 2014 | Kristin Decker
“a great atmosphere” “a great venue and bar to watch games”
WGN Radio | October 26, 2015 | Steve Dale
“new memorabilia including the hoop, backboard, and stand from Michael Jordan’s last shot. Jordan doesn’t have it, the Chicago Sports Museum does.”
Huffington Post | January 23, 2014 | Lizzie Schiffman
“a memorabilia mecca for tourists and fans of Chicago sports.”
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