When is Glessner House open?
Mon–Tue closed; Wed 11:30 AM–4 PM; Thu closed; Fri–Sat 11:30 AM–4 PM; Sun closed.
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Glessner House
- 4.7223 reviews
- $$
- Closed now
A compact, well-preserved Richardsonian Romanesque home offering an intimate, contemplative atmosphere with period furnishings and original architectural details. Visitors can expect guided tours of richly restored rooms, insightful interpretation of the Glessner family's history, and a quiet garden for reflection — ideal for architecture and history enthusiasts.
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Glessner House in short
When is the best time to visit Glessner House?
It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Glessner House indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
How much does Glessner House cost?
Google lists its prices as $$.
Where is Glessner House?
1800 S Prairie Ave,Chicago, IL 60616.
Right now · 4:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens Wed 12 pm.
In its favour
- Best in the afternoon
- Indoors
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- Feels
- 57°
- Rain
- 6%
- Wind
- 6mph
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The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- Closed
- tuesday
- Closed
- wednesday
- 11:30 AM–4 PM
- thursday
- Closed
- friday
- 11:30 AM–4 PM
- saturday
- 11:30 AM–4 PM
- sundayToday
- Closed
Where and how
- 1 Glessner House
- 2 Chicago Women's Park & Garden · 1 min
- 3 Mark Twain Park · 6 min
- 4 Anderson (Fred) Park · 6 min
- 5 Reggies Chicago · 10 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Price $$
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 223 reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Weekend outings
- Historic landmarks
- Gardens
- Art installations
The feel
- Historic
- Quiet
- Cozy
- Tourists
- Couples
- Seniors friendly
Around Central Station
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Chicago Women's Park & GardenPark · 1 min walk
Mark Twain ParkPark · 6 min walk
Good nowAnderson (Fred) ParkPark · 6 min walk
Reggies ChicagoRestaurant · 10 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Light layer until 6 pm. Jacket from 6 pm.
JacketFrom 6 pm
Light layerUntil 6 pm
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.