Historical Alliance - Chicago History Museum

Join the Historical Alliance

Interested in contributing more to our mission? Join the Historical Alliance with an annual fund gift of $500 or more. By joining the Historical Alliance, you become part of a philanthropic community dedicated to supporting the Museum and its work to share all Chicago stories. All Historical Alliance giving levels are 100% tax deductible and come with membership benefits.

The Chicago History Museum is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization and is affiliated with the Chicago Historical Society. Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Historical Alliance Tiers

Associate: $500–$999

Access to the Museum and Abakanowicz Research Center for up to four adults for one year
Recognition in the Museum’s Annual Report
Printed As It Happens newsletter
First access to Chicago History magazine
Invitation to two behind-the-scenes experiences
Discounts on tours, programs, and events
10% discount at the Museum Store, North & Clark Café, plus double discount weeks
Free parking during every Museum visit
Reciprocal benefits at more than 1,200 museums through the National American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)
Access to an online member portal, which houses videos and audio recordings of past member events, digitized Chicago History magazine, and more

Patron: $1,000–$2,499

Associate benefits, plus:

Invitation to one additional behind-the-scenes experience

Benefactor: $2,500–$4,999

Patron benefits, plus:

Private behind-the-scenes experience for up to eight people (on request)
Invitations to signature events

Guardian: $5,000–$9,999

Benefactor benefits, plus:

Invitation to annual Independence Day celebration

Historian: $10,000–$24,999

Guardian benefits, plus:

Recognition on lifetime giving honor roll
Invitation to a white glove experience

President's Circle: $25,000 +

Historian benefits, plus:

Concierge service: dedicated staff assistance to tailor Museum experiences for you and your guests

Your Support Matters

As the city’s oldest cultural institution, the Chicago History Museum knows what it means to endure through challenge and change. Since 1856, the Museum has been a constant for our city and worked tirelessly to preserve and share its fascinating stories. The Museum’s annual fund gives vital support where it is needed the most–enhancing public programming, preserving our collection, making our historical resources accessible to all, and educating the next generation of civic leaders. To do this work, we rely on the support of generous donors like you.

Questions about the Historical Alliance? Contact Eva Rachau, director of development, at rachau@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2116

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