Plan a Field Trip

Welcome!

The Chicago History Museum proudly presents fun-filled, content-rich experiences for students from pre-K to grade 12. Our free field trips align with Illinois State Learning Standards.

Book a field trip to visit our original exhibitions. Utilize an audio tour written and performed by local teenagers. Prepare for or follow up on your visit with Great Chicago Stories and our other online resources.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Chicago History Museum.

Spring 2009 Update

Please Note: April and May field trips are now extremely limited in availability. We recommend selecting a June field trip date as a possible alternative. We are no longer accepting group sizes of 120 for the months of April and May 2009; the group size maximum is now 60 students per school.

Your Field Trip Experience

What will my students do? What will my students see?

There’s a lot to do, see, and learn at the Chicago History Museum!

History à la Cart stations
Build a skyscraper, trace the route of the Great Fire, visit the world’s fair of 1893, measure prairie plants, and much more.
Audio Tours
Expand your students' gallery experience with the voice of history.
Permanent exhibitions
These galleries provide the core Museum experience for students and offer many opportunities for hands-on learning.
Temporary exhibitions 2008-09
Our special exhibitions this year feature Chicago communities, Lincoln, and couture.
Frequently asked questions
Find out about group sizes, times, schedules and other FAQ.
Getting ready for your visit
Share tips with teachers and chaperones, get your students ready, and make a reservation.