Skip to main content
Frank Lloyd Wright House and Studio - Oak Park

McCormick Tribune Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum

376 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

Museums

The McCormick Tribune Bridgehouse, perched above the Chicago River, houses a historic mechanical clock and observation deck. It connects the Michigan Avenue bridge’s lift mechanism and offers unique urban and architectural views.

Climb the five-story historic tower on the Michigan Ave. bridge and learn how the Chicago River changed with the city it inspired. You can also view the massive gears that allow the bridge to open. Seasonal May-Oct. Illinois 2025

Images

How to find us?

Back to Listings

What's happening nearby...

Taste of Chicago - Grant Park

Grant Park  •  Sep 05 – Sep 07 @ 11AM

Taste of Chicago has been a summer staple for more than 40 years. This year, the annual foodie extravaganza will bring both neighborhood pop-up events and…

Read more about Taste of Chicago - Grant Park

Chicago Architecture Biennial - SHIFT: Architecture in Times of Radical Change

Sep 19 – Feb 28

The Chicago Architecture Biennial will be the largest international survey of contemporary architecture in North America.

Read more about Chicago Architecture Biennial - SHIFT: Architecture in Times of Radical Change

Chicago Gourmet

Sep 25 – Sep 28

Chicago Gourmet is an interactive, epicurean affair showcasing more than 100 of Chicago’s finest restaurants and chefs, as well as hundreds of renowned vintners, spirit makers…

Read more about Chicago Gourmet

You might also be interested...

The Museum of Contemporary Photography

Chicago

Read more about The Museum of Contemporary Photography

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Visitor Center

Chicago

Read more about Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Visitor Center

Fantasea at Shedd Aquarium

Chicago

Read more about Fantasea at Shedd Aquarium

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get inspired by top travel stories, gain access to exclusive promotions and contests, and discover even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois.