Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Skip the Line
Duration: 50 minutes
This guided tour is the ideal way to begin exploring the roots of the author's life and work. It is here that Ernest Hemingway was born in a second floor bedroom on July 21, 1899. This Queen Anne home was built in 1890 by his maternal grandparents and was the first home in Oak Park to have electricity. The homes restoration returned the house to its 1890s’ Victorian heritage; ensuring that your experience of the furnishings and stories told reflect the young man who lived there.
What's included
- In-person guide
Tour available in your selected language

English
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.
Location
Departure point
Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum, 339 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park Illinois, 60302-2120
End point
Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum, 339 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park Illinois, 60302-2120