Plan a Visit
The Packingtown Museum is currently open to the public for informal tours during the hours listed below, and see the event calendar for The Plant for additional details. Entrance is free of charge.
Accessibility Status
Persons with disability parking placards are welcome to park in the loading area in the public way directly outside our front door. We have ADA-compliant ramps in our lobby and an ADA-compliant elevator to provide access to the Museum. Additional accessibility improvements are in the works. Please contact us for more information on site accessibility.
Getting Here
The Packingtown Museum is located on the second floor of The Plant, in the Back of the Yards neighborhood of Chicago at 1400 W. 46th St.
We are close to transit: 2 blocks from the #9 Ashland bus, which has an express option during rush hour, and 1 block from the #47 / 47th St. bus.
Ride your bike and park in the lobby, or park your Divvy at the bike-share station at 47th/Ashland.
Street parking is generally available in front of the building and along adjacent streets, though we appreciate your consideration of the carbon footprint of your travel and encourage you to avoid driving solo.