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Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park · IL
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came together in Pullman, a planned industrial community famed for its urban design and architecture.
Official NPS page →Current Alerts (1)
Road Construction Near the Park
There is road construction near the park visitor center along 111th St. and S. Cottage Avenue. Please use caution and allow extra travel time when visiting. Construction is expected to last through the fall. In addition, on occasion the vehicle entrance for parking at 610 E. 111th street is limited to one lane.
Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Upcoming Events
Daily Ranger Guided Tours
Sep 7, 2026
Lunch and Learn: Lost Structures, The Architectural Ghosts of Pullman
Sep 17, 2026 · This is a virtual event
Things to Do
Become a Pullman Junior Ranger
Become a Junior Ranger at Pullman National Historical Park
Explore the National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
This important museum details the struggle of African Americans in the Pullman Company to obtain representation and rights, and the role of A. Philip Randolph, chief organizer of what eventually became the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters.
Take a Pullman Ranger-Guided Tour
Park Ranger Tours
Take a Self-Guided Tour of Pullman
Our partner, the Friends of Pullman National Historical Park, offers a free self-guided walking/driving tour pamphlet. It is available at the Pullman Exhibit Hall and the Administration-Clock Tower Building. The Pullman Exhibit Hall also has a brochure box with the tour map available at its entrance door on the outside of the building.
View the Hotel Florence
The Hotel Florence is a former hotel, designed by architect Solon Spencer Beman as part of the planned industrial community of Pullman. Although the building, owned by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is currently closed to the public, visitors are encouraged to walk the Victorian verandah and peer in the windows.
Visit the Friends of Pullman National Historical Park Pullman Exhibit Hall
Visit the Historic Pullman Exhibit Hall located at Cottage Grove and 112th Street. Volunteers and partners from the Friends of Pullman National Historical Park are on-hand to answer questions and provide suggestions on how to enjoy your visit to the Historical Park. There are informational displays, artifacts and an introductory film available.
Visit the National Park Service Pullman Visitor Center
The Pullman company became known for creating luxurious train cars, but its workers would help form a lasting legacy through their stories.Start at the Pullman National Historical Park Visitor Center in the Administration-Clock Tower Building to learn more.
Visitor Centers
- Administration Clock Tower Building Visitor Center
Source: National Park Service.