Thousands of visitors come each year to see the "Old Lighthouse" first hand. Some people come alone or in small groups, others come as a family or with a larger group. (We ask that reservations be made for groups of eight or more, especially if you are staying for Saturday dinner.)

Tours are available anytime during the week but we recommend coming between 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. or between 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. This will enable us to show you the entire facility. Otherwise, limited tours are given due to various areas such as dorms, the auditorium, prayer rooms, and classrooms being in use.

......the best day to visit Pacific Garden Mission is Saturday.....

If you would like to stay for dinner, you must make advance reservations for groups of six or more. Call PGM to reserve your spot at (312) 492-9410. This will help ensure that everyone has a pleasant experience visiting PGM. We are grateful for your cooperation

Saturday Visiting Schedule

3:00 p.m.
Tour the PGM Facilities
A tour provides a firsthand look at Pacific Garden Mission. The tour begins with some history of the Mission and includes comprehensive information about the various dorms, the dining room, clinic, and many other areas you'll pass through.

4:30 p.m.
"UNSHACKLED!" Production Session
(Please arrive early!)
PGM produces the radio drama live before a studio audience each week. You'll see and hear real life stories come alive as actors, sound effects, and music are blended together.

5:30 p.m.
Dinner and Fellowship
The dining room is often filled to capacity every Saturday as visitors join staff and mission converts during this special time.

6:30 p.m.
Praise and Testimony Service
The Old Fashioned Praise and Testimony Service is an experience not to be missed. Your heart will be warmed as you sit in this relaxed atmosphere enjoying the corporate singing, special music, and rich testimonies of men and women whose lives have been changed by the blood of Jesus Christ.

Directions

If you are coming from the north or south:
Take Interstate 90/94 to downtown Chicago and exit at Congress Parkway. Take the Canal St. exit and proceed south four (4) blocks to the Mission.

If you are coming from the west:
Take Interstate 290 east toward downtown Chicago. I-290 becomes Congress Parkway. At Canal St., exit (right) and drive 4 blocks south. PGM is on the right.

Click Here for a Map

By CTA "L" Train

If you're looking to access PGM by public transportation, just take the red, orange or green line southbound. PGM is located off the Roosevelt stop. After leaving the train station, take the #12 Bus west to Canal St. and walk south 2 blocks to the Mission. Fares are $2.00 per trip (.25 for a transfer to the bus)and "L" farecards can be purchased at every station. For more info, click here.