We had extra time and were nearby, so we went in. The guides were friendly. Unique rooms. The Marble in the main hall is amazing. We are glad we went.

We discovered this by accident, a very lucky accident. Definitely worth seeking out. A late 19th c. house, recently restored to a sate of splendour. Wonderful if elaborate designs in this house, 17 kinds of marble, fantastic carved wood, stained glass incuding some Tiffany lamps and a magnificent stained glass cupola (not Tiffany). Apparently 600 craftsmen worked on this house... More

Our Chicago friends, whom we were visiting, were excited that we asked to visit the Driehaus Museum because they had never been there. We learned it's only been open to the public since 2010. The house is a beautiful example of what the Gilded Age mansions looked like. Our docent was Lisa, and she was excellent. Our Friday 2:00 pm... More

I had read an article about the restoration of this mansion and was very anxious to see it. We have walked in this area many times, but just never knew it was there. For a senior , the guided tour came to $17.50 .It lasted 90 minutes, and was full of information about the house, furnishings, history of the owners... More

Recommended by my nephew and his wife for a rainy day option. I didn't pay for the guided tour but the docents are so helpful and willing to tell you about this house that I'm not sure what more a tour could have added. I've been to a lot of these types of museums and from the history and house... More

Not really a museum but a beautifully restored mansion in the heart of downtown. An easy cab ride. The craftsmanship is superb. If you are a Downton Abbey fan, this will give you a little glimpse into that lifestyle.

The Driehaus Museum is a wonderful example of the opulence of the gilded age. The interiors feature many different marbles and woods as well as ceramic tiles and silk wall coverings. The beauty of the craftsmanship will take your breath away.

This is a pleasant walk for anyone who wants to look at some pretty glass and a lovely opportunity to study some great windows for the enthusiast.

We had a wonderful private tour of the museum after hours. We first went through with an actress who played the role of the head housekeeper. We each had our roles and were interviewing for a job. Very Downton Abbey-ish. Great insight into that era. We also had a docent walk us the mansion again afterwards so we could ask... More