We were very disappointed in our visit to the Museum! We were all looking forward to seeing the new location, but there was not much to see, and it was quite boring. My daughter is a Broadcast Communication major, so she was really looking forward to touring the facility. When we were leaving, I mentioned to the person at the front desk that we were disappointed in what we saw, and he stated that there was alot of new items coming in next week. My response was.... maybe they should have waited to open the museum until everything was available to see! That would have made alot more sense.
Incredible price for the awesome exposition of rock
They're currently doing a tribute to Saturday Night Live. They actually have the sets and some of the costumes along with scripts and a setup of what it's like to go through the week before the show airs on Saturday night.
What a great experience. Wow. The museum was overtaken by "Saturday Night Live" memorabilia. From desks and telegrams, to costumes and props we felt like we were there. The way it was setup was so you could experience as if you were a part of the cast. The exhibits were, in many cases hands-on. We got to sit on the Wayne's World couch, saw recordings of cast members from the early days up to today, and did a lot of walking in general. I strongly recommend everyone who has any interest in SNL to go see this while you can. I am still very interested in seeing the rest of the museum when the exhibit is not there. What we did get to see was a collection of old radios and TV sets; we saw memorabilia from Chicago TV shows like Bozo the Clown; we even got to sit at a weather desk with green screen. Of course, as with any museum, they are not lacking in gift shops. Even though it is a relatively small museum they have two. The one at the end of the tour had an area where you could have your picture taken at the Weekend Update desk and have a host superimposed. For $20, it was fun and will help keep good memories alive.
Came here for the SNL exhibit and it did not disappoint! The exhibit took you through life on the set at SNL. It takes you through everyday of the week, from writing, planning, costume and set design, rehearsals and all the way up to the live show. It was really neat to see the insight of such an iconic show. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking or something fun to do.
SNL display is amazing. A must see before it leaves.
Saturday Night Live experience - wow! This should help to put this formerly-hidden gem of a museum on the 'can't miss' map!
So much fun with great exhibits and awesome history
The snl tour was great. The 3rd floor has a ton of room for improvement.
Went to a book signing and meeting with Sean Spicer a few weeks ago parking across the street was $40 for 6 hours the restaurant was a hundred across the street it's a very vibrant area the museum itself is a lot of fun it also happen to have a recreation of Saturday Night Live said it's worth visiting especially if you are a media not like I am LOL
Very interesting but very short the SNL set SO cool but still (don't believe the hype).
Spent the afternoon viewing the Saturday Night Live exhibit. The staff was courteous and informative. The second floor had collectables from old shows and viewing areas with chairs to relax. Great way to get out of the heat this summer! Students receive discount on tickets with school/college ID.
Forget the seriousness of today s news and unpleasantries! Go back and relive 40+years of SNL memories of funnier than heck characters and skits that are set in concrete as the best in creative writing. There was no need for profanity then. Just poke fun and have a good laugh at ourselves! Give yourself as much time to enjoy it all. Then treat yourself to the Weekend Update News Desk! If you grew up in Chicago, your heart will be touched by memorable childhood TV friends.
Went to see the Louder Than Words exhibit and found it interesting and educational. Was worth seeing
A hidden gem in the heart of Chicago. Yes, it's home to the SNL exhibit. But there's so much more to check out. If you are interested in broadcasting, I highly recommend going here for a day!
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I visited the museum for the Saturday Night Live Exhibit. The exhibit was excellent. There are original costumes from the show as well as informative videos describing what goes on to put the show on when it is in production.
The SNL Experience was great at showing the story of how it all got started and the displays of memorabilia and props used on the show through the years.
Went to see the SNL special exhibit, it was very good
The SNL experience was a must go to for any SNL fan.
They always seem to have interesting exhibits going on.
Had exhibits from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Wanted to see Bozo
Went to the SNL exhibit. It was amazing. You go at your own pace.
Always love my time and experience with the Museum of Broadcast Communications. Had the honor and privilege to intern and volunteer here from June 2016-January 2017. Great times. Miss everyone. Keep up the great work Museum of Broadcast Communications.
Visiting the SNL exhibit which is scheduled to close end of March.
The SNL exhibit is a must. The rest of the museum was nice, just not sure what they would have if the SNL Experience wasn't there. Check it out before it leaves!
Good museum. Went there for SNL Experience and was impressed. Not sure what else is there. Parked in a lot adjacent to museum.
You make might like it if you're a huge SNL fan. Buy otherwise save your money.
Relive memories of Saturday Night Live!! Great exhibit!
Great place to visit to get some insight into what it takes to create a TV show. The exhibit that we saw was what it takes to create SNL from week to week.
This venue takes you through a typical week of SNL, day by day, as if you were hosting. It's so very interesting. It takes about an hour and a half. Then another hour for the museum of TV history. It was really fabulous. A must for any SNL fan.
Went to an event there and got to see the SNL exhibit. That was pretty cool. They had a ton of old memorabilia and interesting videos. Plus Wayne's World couch!
Such a great place. The staff were super friendly and went above and beyond to be accommodating. The SNL exhibit was amazing. I spent a good 3 hours there checking everything out. Highly recommend
Perfect of you grew up in Chicago. The exhibits that really pulled my heart strings were the Garfield Goose, Bozo the Clown, and Svengoolie exhibits. I especially loved the old radios on display- the craftmanship is outstanding on those old things. I did the scavenger hunt, which made it a bit easier to learn things.
Really enjoyed the SNL Experience and seeing the Svengoolie exhibit for the first time.
loved the snl exhibit! it was great seeing all the iconic props and learning how the show is made
Went here for the SNL exhibit. Price was high but was worth it for admission. Would go again.
For someone who grew up when Chicago had only one station WBKB-Channel 4, I was extremely disappointed. There was very little Chicago TV, with only a showing from WGN-TV-9, over looking Chicago's 3rd station WENR-7 / and 4th WNBQ-5 as well. When I think of Chicago TV, I think of Kukla,Fran and Ollie. Especially since we got our TV on the day they debuted Oct.13,1947 and was called "Junior Jamboree". Most of the displays came from the Network Shows of the 1950s. There was one room dedicated to Chicago Sports and had early clips of local ads and a few moments of Cubs/Sox/Bears/ history... but little about their early broadcasters or wrestling and boxing arenas. With today's great interactive displays available... I found them lacking imagination. Chicago had many local TV personalities and none were to be found, Like Ernie Simon,Two-Ton Baker, Whispering Joe Wilson, and Irv Kupsinet. There was nothing new and what they had was boring.
Rather thin, but good to see some old familiar faces.
This place is awful. Far too expensive. There is barely anything to see on the two floors here, most of it is just plaques with short text snippets that could easily be read on the internet. There's some looped videos which are very short and not particularly interesting. Really not worth the admission fee. All the people who gave this place a good review were attending parties and special events.
I thought the SNL: The Experience tour was pretty boring. I guess I thought maybe it would be more interactive.
The MBC is located on the third floor of a building next door to Marina City. It gives you a peek into world of radio and television, from the early radio shows to television in the 90's. There is a collection of old tv's and radios that is quite impressive. Having grown up in Chicago in the 1960's, I geeked out over the Bozo, Captain Kangaroo, and Ray Rayner exhibits. I did, however, find many of the exhibits to be a bit thin. I can see where they can expand. The crowning glory of the visit was The SNL Experience. It will be at the MBC until December of 2018. The exhibit takes you from beginning to end in a typical week preparing for the live performance of Saturday Night Live. There are video clips from shows through the last 40+ years running throughout the exhibit. There are costumes, pieces of and recreations of sets. It is a must-see for SNL fans. Discounts of $5 are available through Travelzoo and Goldstar.
Underwhelming for the price. Supposedly the museum is 4 floors but only 1 was open today: the Louder Than Words exhibition (about protest music). Not sure if there s normally other stuff happening, but I asked a staff member just to be sure, and that s all I got to see for my $18 admission. Even half that amount would have been overpriced. No idea how Google Maps gets the idea that most people spend 3 hours here; I watched most of the videos and read all of the signs and I finished in 45 minutes. Skippable, and I say that as a broadcast journalism major. 3 stars because the content was interesting, but admission should be more like $8 and the museum should be renamed to emphasize that it s about a single exhibition at a time, not a comprehensive museum of the history of broadcasting.
Neat look at Chicago's impact on TV and radio. A very interesting and interactive SNL exihibit. Unfortunately there was a few technical difficulties in it. Also nothing about the NBC Chicago shows. Gift shop was in need of some better stuff.
SNL exhibit was fantastic. True fans will not be disappointed.
A Great place to visit, except it is currently under construction but, yet still open. Some exhibits you normally were able to see, you won't be able to see due to the construction. The Svengoolie exhibit has been currently taken down during the construction.
Interesting place, if you are in the area you should visit. There are some nice authentic ethnic cusine eateries in the area.
This beer was $14 but I got to keep the mug! The bartender was helpful and friendly.
The museum tells the story of Chicago's radio and television business. Exposure is low. It is open daily and the admission fee is $ 15 per adult.
I thoroughly enjoyed the SNL Expoerience. Brought back such great memories. The staff were great and everything was very well planned for our enjoyment. Parking was just steps away. Thank you
Great snl tour. Original sets and costumes. A great history flashback.
Great place to learn of almost anything pertaining to show biz, djs, classic tv shows, and artists!
A fun museum with eveolving that show the history of broadcast journalism and entertainment in the US. From the original Meet The Press desk to an original AP Wire machine, there's a lot of original artifacts that are fun to see in person.
SNL exhibit is an excellent special attraction and the TV in the 1990s on the third floor has a great collection of memorabilia
It has always been one of my favorite places in Chicago. The rock and roll exhibit that is currently there is very well done and absolutely fantastic. Even if you have been there before it's well worth seeing
New SNL: The Experience is an amazing piece of exhibition and staging. A must for any fan of the show!
The SNL exhibit was very interesting and I enjoyed the rest of the museum too.
This was so fun! I went there specifically for the traveling SNL exhibit and was not disappointed.
Really cool! There was an SNL history exhibit when I went. Very cool and interesting. They have rotating exhibits so definitely worth the visit multiple times. The layout is a little ambiguous, I wasn't sure where the end was, but it had many rooms with engaging content, so that wasn't a problem. Definitely recommended!
Super hidden gem, the SNL show was fantastic, you will love it if you have ever watch a show. very interesting exhibit, very well done. quite extensive and worth every penny for admission. great time, great sets, great audio, great clips Don't miss it, leaving in December 2018
Excellent museum , especially if you love the broadcast industry. A lot of artifacts that are historically significant . The television floor has a lot more artifacts than the radio floor which is a shame , not a disappointment but really , an opportunity
What a great experience! SNL was great and I enjoyed looking at all the old broadcast equipment.
Very limited background information and limited display. The mouse has the capacity for several displays.
SNL exhibit was excellent as was the history of Chicago children's tv programs
Unique museum. The Saturday Night Live exhibit was fantastic! So many memories. Walking us through the week of preparation was so interesting. Gather your friends and family and go!
If you go you have to do the SNL experience if you don't you only get to see one floor with the history of broadcast majorly shows of early 90s or 80s there it's a small theater that shows shows from the late 80s the SNL experience include day by day how they prepare the show it's incredible
Wonderful. Absolutely amazing. For anybody who has any interest in the workings of TV and broadcast through the years this is a must-see. Like a pilot visiting the Air and Space museum I was in awe from the moment I arrived. I learned so much and just got to enjoy the entire experience and can t wait until I can see it again.
A great place to visit and learn about broadcast communications.
Very nice museum, with one really nice exibition on music and politics (and, of course, the radio hall of fame). Loved it!
