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Museum of Broadcast Communications, Fulton River District
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Museum of Broadcast Communications

  • 4.5605 reviews
  • $$
  • Open now · till 6 pm

Housed in a striking downtown building, the Museum of Broadcast Communications offers immersive exhibits on radio and television history. Expect interactive displays, rare artifacts, and rotating exhibits—great for media enthusiasts and curious tourists seeking engaging cultural context.

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When is Museum of Broadcast Communications open?

Mon–Tue closed; Wed 10 AM–4 PM; Thu 12–4 PM; Fri–Sat 10 AM–6 PM; Sun 12–6 PM.

When is the best time to visit Museum of Broadcast Communications?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Museum of Broadcast Communications indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does Museum of Broadcast Communications cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is Museum of Broadcast Communications?

440 W Randolph St,Chicago, IL 60606.

Right now · 3:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 6 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Indoors

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Best time to go

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Hours

Open now · till 6 pm
monday
Closed
tuesday
Closed
wednesday
10 AM–4 PM
thursday
12–4 PM
friday
10 AM–6 PM
saturday
10 AM–6 PM
sundayToday
12–6 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Museum of Broadcast Communications
  2. 2 River Point Park · 3 min
  3. 3 Beatnik On The River · 3 min
  4. 4 Gibsons Italia · 4 min
  5. 5 Lyric Opera of Chicago · 5 min
440 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60606(opens the map)DirectionsTo Fulton River DistrictCall+13122458200Websitemuseum.tv

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 605 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Weekend outings
  • Historic landmarks
  • Art installations

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Quiet
  • Tourists
  • Family friendly
  • Solo friendly

Around Fulton River District

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.