Pritzker Military Library
A remarkable collection of items telling the story of the Citizen Soldier
Across the street from Millennium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago, the Pritzker Military Library is open to the public with live events and a collection of books, films, and gallery exhibits that tell the story of the Citizen Soldier in American military history.
This history museum is home to more than 35,000 volumes in its book collection, made up of titles spanning all periods of history, countries, cultures and peoples, and branches of US Military. Visitors can also explore the collection of audiovisuals, including film, video, slides and audio tapes, or the collection of original military posters including 20th Century patriotic and recruitment art.
Walk around and view artifacts ranging from military medals to uniforms from different wars to swords and other memorabilia from the Civil War or magazines which include historic titles from different branches of US service and the Civil War.
The Pritzker Military Library all houses special collections which showcase the diversity of American military history including rare coins, medals, stamps and books on Sir Winston Churchill and so much more!
Features
- Books--over 35,000 volumes
- Photographs--over 5000 items
- Audiovisuals--film, video, slides, and audio tapes
- Prints--original military posters
- Realia--From military medals to uniforms to swords
- Magazines
- Special Collections
Transportation
Click here for directionsNearby Points of Interest
- Art Instittute of Chicago Magnificent Mile Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chicago Architecture Foundation Garnt Park Millennium Park
Hours
- Monday
- closed
- Tuesday
- closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
- Thursday
- 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
- Friday
- 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
- Saturday
- 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
- Sunday
- closed
Notes
- Cost:
- Under $10
- Parking:
- Pay
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