group Tours
Educational Programs
In an effort to interpret the legacy of Jane Addams, the Hull-House residents and neighbors, and draw connections to present day issues of social justice, the museum offers guided tours, dialogues, and film screenings for prescheduled groups of 7–25, kindergarteners through adults. Tours take place in the original Hull Home, where Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr founded the Settlement in 1889. Groups are encouraged to schedule tours at least 2 weeks in advance. If you must cancel your reservation, please notify the museum staff immediately.
Our educational programs adhere to the State of Illinois Common Core and Social Science Standards.
Ways to Learn
Scheduling a Tour
To schedule a tour, please download and send our tour reservation form to jahh@uic.edu. An education staff memeber will get back to you to confirm your tour.
Note: A full tour of the Hull Home requires the use of a staircase. Please tell us if you would like your tour to include the first floor only.
Pre-tour and Post-tour Suggestions for Teachers
Urban Experience in Chicago: Hull-House and its Neighborhoods, 1889 - 1963
Facilities
The museum regrets that lunchroom facilities are not available. However, groups may make plans to visit one of the ethnic restaurants located in the nearby Italian or Greek communities. Bins for coats and lunches are available to visiting groups. Restrooms can be accessed in the Residents’ Dining Hall and the Hull Home.