Basic Information

Physical Address

610 E. 111th Street
Chicago, IL 60628

Directions

The Administration Clock Tower Building Visitor Center is located at the corner of 111th Street and S. Cottage Grove Avenue. The parking lot entrance on 111th Street (DO NOT drive through the historic stone worker's gate entrance).

Directions Details

Operating Hours & Seasons

All Park Hours

• Sunday:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Monday and Tuesday:Closed
• Wednesday-Saturday:10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Pullman National Historical Park is a living, historic neighborhood composed of primarily private residences. Due to it being an active neighborhood just as in any other urban area, visitors are free to explore whenever they feel comfortable. The Administration Clock Tower Building Visitor Center is open to the public.

Closures & Seasonal Exceptions

Winter Hours

December 15–March 9

• Every Day:9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Our winter hours run from December 15th - March 9th. After March 9th we move to the hours of 10 am - 4 pm 5 days a week.

Christmas Eve

December 24–December 24

• Every Day:Closed

Holidays

2025–2026

New Year's Day	January 1, 2026	Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.	January 19, 2026	9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Washington's Birthday	February 16, 2026	9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thanksgiving Day	November 27, 2025	Closed
Christmas Day	December 25, 2025	Closed
Holiday	Date	Hours

Weather

The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Chicago winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 26 degrees (F). Summers are hot and humid with an average temperature around 72 degrees (F). Average annual total rainfall is about 36". Snowfall in the winter is moderate with an average total snowfall of about 38".

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fee-free

This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required.

Visitor Centers

Administration Clock Tower Building Visitor Center

Start your visit at the Administration Clock Tower Building Visitor Center located at the corner of 111th street and Cottage Grove Ave. Park staff and volunteers are on-hand to answer questions and provide suggestions on how to enjoy your visit to the National Historical Park. Informational displays and artifacts available.

• Sunday:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Monday and Tuesday:Closed
• Wednesday-Friday:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Saturday:10:00 PM–4:00 PM

The Administration Clock Tower Building Visitor Center is open from Wednesday - Sunday 10AM - 4PM during hours of standard operation and 9AM - 4:00PM during our Winter hours (Dec 15 - Mar 9). We are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. We have interactive and engaging exhibits, knowledgeable ranger staff and volunteers, and information on how to explore the rest of Pullman National Historical Site and our partners.

Closures & Seasonal Exceptions

Winter Operating Hours

December 15–March 9

• Every Day:9:00 AM–4:00 PM

From December 15th through March 9th, we enter our Winter Operating Hours. During Winter operation we will be open 9 am - 4:00 pm

Holidays

2025–2026

New Year's Day	January 1, 2026	Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.	January 19, 2026	9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Washington's Birthday	February 16, 2026	9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thanksgiving Day	November 27, 2025	Closed
Christmas Day	December 25, 2025	Closed
Holiday	Date	Hours

Internet & Cellular Access

Public WiFi is not available.

There is no public WiFi at the Pullman National Historical Park Visitor Center. Cellular data service is typically available.

Internet & Cellular Access Details

 

 

Let Us Help You Plan Your Visit

• Pullman National Historical Park is located on the far south side of Chicago, about a thirty minute drive south of downtown Chicago.
• Before you begin your journey to the park, be sure to check current traffic and Road Conditions around the park and Chicago area. Visit the Directions page to for the best way to reach the park.
• Browse the park Calendar to see what events may be planned for your visit.
• The Pullman National Historical Park Visitor Center offers daily tours at 1 pm. This switches to 2 pm only during winter hours. (December 15 - March 9)

• Tours subject to cancellation due to staffing, special events, inclement weather, or wind chill advisories.

• Get the current Weather conditions for the park and surrounding area.
• Finish your trip planning by visiting the Eating & Sleeping page to find local area eateries and accommodations.
• Leashed animals are permitted on the grounds but not in park buildings. Service animals are permitted in park buildings, but must be leashed. Pet owners are responsible for picking up after their pet.
• Looking for more National Park Service areas? Browse a list of other National Park Service areas around Illinois and throughout the country.
• If you would like to schedule a group visit, fill out this form.

 

State Historic Site Usage Guidelines

• Site open dawn to dusk
• No alcohol posession or consumption
• No smoking
• No firearms
• No motor vehicles
• Please leash and clean up after pets
• State permit required for special or commerical activities