The Library

General Topics

  • Rare Book Room

    Rare Book Room

    The library has more than 3,000 rare books and additional periodicals which do not circulate. These materials can be used in the Library's rare book reading room by appointment.

  • Military Reading Lists

    Military Reading Lists

    These reading lists, curated by each of the branches of the U.S. military and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, provide service members with a guide to expand knowledge and develop innovative thinking.

Visiting the Museum & Library

General admission to the Museum & Library in Chicago is $5.00. The cost for seniors, students, and teachers with valid IDs is $3.00. Admission is free for members, children under 12, First Responders, and Active Military. General Admission to the Archives Center in Wisconsin is free.  

HOURS CHICAGO

Thursday - Saturday
10 a.m.– 4 p.m.

HOURS WISCONSIN

Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
10 a.m.– 4 p.m.

CONTACT

104 S. Michigan Ave. 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603

P 312.374.9333
F 312.374.9314

Email us

Members Get Big Benefits

Become a member of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library to get free regular admission and program tickets, extensive borrowing privileges, access to all of our videos and podcasts, discounted merchandise, and much more.