Graceland Cemetery & Arboretum

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Planning to visit Graceland tomorrow, October 31?Halloween can spark curiosity about cemeteries. If you planning a visit...
10/30/2026

Planning to visit Graceland tomorrow, October 31?

Halloween can spark curiosity about cemeteries. If you planning a visit, please keep the following guidelines in mind:

🕯️ Be Considerate of Others
Graceland is an active cemetery, and a place of remembrance and reflection. Please be mindful of mourners, keep noise to a minimum, and choose costumes that are respectful of the space and those who visit to honor loved ones.

⏰ Plan Your Visit Around Gate Hours
Our gates will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on October 31. Please plan your visit accordingly and enjoy Graceland during our regular operating hours.

📷 Enjoy Photography Responsibly
You're welcome to take photos, but remember to leave only footprints and follow cemetery guidelines in terms of decorations, candles, or offerings. Do not leave behind decorations that could damage monuments.

💐 Remember the Stories Behind the Stones
Each monument represents a life, a legacy, and loved ones who continue to remember. As you explore, remember that Graceland is more than a historic landscape—it’s a place where real lives and stories are honored. Remember, you’re not walking among “ghosts,” but among stories.

Overall, remember to show respect and make Halloween a safe and meaningful experience for all.

Fresh sod is being planted around our restoration work at Lake Willowmere. To help it take root and flourish, we kindly ...
10/28/2026

Fresh sod is being planted around our restoration work at Lake Willowmere. To help it take root and flourish, we kindly ask that you avoid walking on these areas while the new grass becomes established. Thank you for your understanding.

Please be aware that the bridge on Lake Willowmere is temporarily being removed to accommodate construction. We anticipa...
10/22/2026

Please be aware that the bridge on Lake Willowmere is temporarily being removed to accommodate construction. We anticipate its return in mid-November. Thank you for your patience and understanding our team completes this work, and we apologize for any inconvenience in the meantime.

A huge and heartfelt thank you to all of our Open House Chicago participants, visitors, family, and last but not least o...
10/19/2026

A huge and heartfelt thank you to all of our Open House Chicago participants, visitors, family, and last but not least our wonderful staff for making Open House Chicago 2026 a great success! See you next year! 🫶🏼

📷: Scott Shigley

We’re officially sold out of our monument mugs. Thank you to all who got one.
10/18/2026

We’re officially sold out of our monument mugs. Thank you to all who got one.

Monument mugs are SOLD OUT today! Grab them tomorrow during our second drop while supplies last.
10/17/2026

Monument mugs are SOLD OUT today! Grab them tomorrow during our second drop while supplies last.

FREE SWAG! Swing by the Graceland table today for coloring books, card games, and buttons (limit 1 per customer). See yo...
10/17/2026

FREE SWAG! Swing by the Graceland table today for coloring books, card games, and buttons (limit 1 per customer). See you there!

Our fall/winter hours start on Monday, October  19th. Hours are 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m...
10/16/2026

Our fall/winter hours start on Monday, October 19th. Hours are 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Join ᴊᴀᴢ ʀᴏᴅʀɪɢᴜᴇᴢ this Saturday and Sunday at our Vendor Market as part of Open House Chicago. Her artwork for this yea...
10/16/2026

Join ᴊᴀᴢ ʀᴏᴅʀɪɢᴜᴇᴢ this Saturday and Sunday at our Vendor Market as part of Open House Chicago. Her artwork for this year’s Open House Chicago features florals native to Chicago - onion flowers, tulips, asters and black-eyed susans

Join Shermann Dilla Thomas this weekend for free walking tours! His tour will depart from the Main Entrance at 1:30 PM b...
10/15/2026

Join Shermann Dilla Thomas this weekend for free walking tours! His tour will depart from the Main Entrance at 1:30 PM both days.

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4001 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL
60613

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