RICHARD H DRIEHAUS MUSEUM

CHICAGO, IL

The Richard H. Driehaus Museum, situated in the historic Gilded Age mansion of the same name, is located in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. It is a National Historic Landmark and is one of the few remaining examples of the opulent 19th century homes on Chicago's North Side.

The mansion was built in 1879 and designed by famed architect Daniel H. Burnham in the late 19th-century European-style of architecture. The building is a combination of various styles, including Renaissance Revival, Beaux-Arts, and French Baroque. The interior is lavishly decorated and features an intricate staircase, a grand ballroom, and a variety of period furniture and artwork.

Today, the museum is operated by the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation and is dedicated to preserving the architecture, art, and design of the 19th century. The museum provides guided tours and public programs to educate visitors about the history of the mansion and its significance in the development of Chicago's Gold Coast. The museum also holds a variety of special exhibitions, events, and lectures throughout the year. In addition to the museum, the Driehaus Foundation also operates the Driehaus Gallery of Architecture, a research center, and a library.

RICHARD H DRIEHAUS MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CHICAGO IL. US MID #8401700883

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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RICHARD H DRIEHAUS MUSEUM
23 E ERIE
CHICAGO
IL
60611

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