Pritzker Military Museum & Library, Military museum on Michigan Avenue, Chicago, US
The Pritzker Military Museum and Library maintains a collection of 115,000 items, including 70,000 books, military artifacts, photographs, and historical documents.
Colonel Jennifer Pritzker established this non-profit institution in 2003 to study military history and preserve the legacy of citizen soldiers in democracy.
The museum exhibits military photographs, letters, diaries, and memorabilia from conflicts spanning the American Civil War through contemporary military operations.
Museum admission costs $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, while children under 15 enter free, with operating hours from Wednesday to Saturday.
The institution awards the annual Pritzker Literature Award for Military Writing, which includes a $100,000 honorarium for lifetime achievement.
Location: Chicago
Operator: Colonel IL James N Pritzker Library for the Citizen Soldier
Address: 104 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603 60603
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-16:00; Tuesday-Thursday 10:00-18:00; Sunday 12:00-16:00
Phone: +13123749333
Website: https://pritzkermilitary.org
GPS coordinates: 41.88062,-87.62466
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:02
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