The house is part of a four-building complex dedicated to the holiday film. An official museum across the street holds rare production photographs, props, and costumes. Visitors can explore the house and complex on daily tours and even spend the night in the Christmas Story House and the Bumpus House, dedicated to the protagonist's neighbors. Some sightseeing tours stop at the house long enough to check out the exterior or step inside.
Driving from downtown Cleveland, take 90 West to the West 14th Street exit. You’ll find the house on West 11th Street in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland. There's free street parking and two free lots. Bus number 25 stops a few blocks away.
The house is open every day except major holidays. Tours run every half hour starting at 10:15am; self-guided tours are always an option. During the peak holiday season from November through December, the weather is frigid and wait times can be lengthy.
This westside neighborhood of Cleveland started as a home for the city’s working class, including immigrants from Ukraine, Greece, Germany, and Poland. Now, it’s known as the hotbed for the city’s culinary and art gallery scene—Paul Duda Gallery and Hartshorn Studios are local favorites. The area also boasts some 24 historic churches, one for every nationality and faith.
