Group Tours

1. Group Reservations:  Cantigny is happy to accept reservations for school groups fourth grade through twelfth grade (all school groups require reservations).  Reservations require two weeks notice.  Groups of children under the fourth grade level are not permitted to visit the museums; however, they are welcome to visit the grounds, gardens, tank park or picnic area.  Reservations are not accepted for Day Care Groups or Summer Camps unless the entire group is over 10 years of age, and there are more than 25 people in the group.  Children under 10 years of age are welcome to visit Cantigny grounds.
2. Adult Groups:  Tours of the Robert R. McCormick Museum are accepted for adult groups of 25 or more people, the First Division Museum is self-guided.
3. Scout Groups:  Scout groups that wish to have the parking fee waived are asked to make reservations at least two weeks in advance.  The groups should consist of scouts and leaders (no siblings or additional parents) in uniform.  Tiger cubs are asked to follow the same reservation procedure, but are required to bring one parent per child, (no siblings or additional parents).  Any scout group visiting Cantigny with additional people (family outings) will be charged the parking fee and reservations are not needed.  All children should be 10 years of age or older to visit the museums.  If the children are under 10 years of age, they are welcome to visit the grounds: military tank park, hiking trails, gardens and picnic area.  * Overnight camping is available for Cub Scouts, Webelos, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.  For more information or a complete list of Campground policies, please call (630) 668-5161 or visit the overnight camping page.
4. Group Fees:  There is a $7.00 per car parking fee, $40.00 per small bus parking fee (18 through 34 seat capacity) and $70.00 per large bus parking fee (35 seat capacity or larger) to enter Cantigny.  Reservations require two weeks notice.  The parking fee is waived for school groups; all other groups are required to pay the parking fee.  For reservations or a complete list of school reservation policies please call (630) 668-5161 or view the school group polices page.

 


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