| Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| February 6 – February 28 | Friday – Sunday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| March – November 15 | Wednesday – Monday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| November 20 – December 29 | Wednesday – Sunday | 10 am – 3 pm |
| December 30 – January 31 | Closed for the season |
The Museum is closed all of January and Monday – Thursday in February
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Parking Fees
Admission to the museum is free. There is a parking fee for Cantigny.
| Season | Days | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| February | Friday – Sunday | $6 per car |
| March – April | Daily | $6 per car |
| May – November 15 | Monday – Friday | $6 per car |
| May – November 15 | Weekends | $16 per car |
| November 20 – December 29 | Wednesday – Sunday | $6 per car |
| May – October | Concert Nights | $21 per car |
| March – October | Wednesdays | Free (Advanced registration required) |
2026 Closed For Holidays
Presidents Day, Monday, February 16
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26
Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24
Christmas Day, Friday, December 25
Closed December 28, 2026 – January 31, 2027
Photography Policy
Visitors are welcome to take photographs in most areas of the museum for personal, non-commercial use. Photography is permitted as long as it does not interfere with the experience of other guests or the safety of the collection.
To help protect artifacts and ensure a comfortable environment for all visitors, the following guidelines apply:
- Flash photography is not permitted. Flash can damage sensitive artifacts and exhibits.
- Tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, and other stabilizing equipment are not allowed inside the museum galleries.
- Professional or posed photo sessions are not permitted, including engagement, graduation, family, or commercial photography.
- Photography must not obstruct pathways, exhibits, or other visitors.
Some special exhibitions or loaned objects may have additional photography restrictions. Please observe posted signage and follow instructions from museum staff.
Images taken inside the museum are for personal use only and may not be used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
The museum reserves the right to restrict photography in certain areas and to ask visitors to stop photographing if it interferes with museum operations or visitor experience.
If you have questions about photography or media requests, please contact the museum in advance of your visit.