Research Inquiries

We realize that not all researchers are able to visit the Research Center in person. We provide many resources online in the research section of our website.

Research Center will be closed from Saturday, December 24 through Monday, January 2.

If you require a response not available online, please use our contact form to send us your inquiry or you may also mail inquiries to:

Research Center
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614

Please allow several weeks for a reply.

If you require detailed or time-critical response not found online, we may suggest that you hire a freelance researcher. 

Artifact Donation

If you have artifacts you believe would complement our collection, please review our artifact donation information, which includes our collecting scope as well as the appropriate online form and contact information.

Other Questions or Comments

For all other questions or comments, please use our contact form.

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If you are unable to find the information you seek on our website, please submit your question or comment using the form below.

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