Historical Alliance
The Historical Alliance is a distinguished group of supporters who serve as the Museum’s strongest advocates. By providing support for the Annual Fund, these individuals make a much-needed commitment to underwriting the general operations of the Museum.
Members of this elite group have the opportunity to take advantage of exclusive Museum privileges, including lunches with the president, one-on-one visits with historians and collection specialists, and private exhibition previews.
Please make your gift online today or contact us for more information. Your support will make it possible for us to continue to conserve artifacts and documents, offer unique educational programming, and continue our long tradition of excellence.
Benefits of Giving
Historians ($10,000 and above) receive all of the benefits listed below, plus:
- The opportunity to meet with collection specialists for a "white glove" experience with some of our rare treasures
- Complimentary parking in our lot (must be arranged in advance)
Guarantors ($5,000–$9,999) receive all of the benefits listed below, plus:
- The opportunity to participate in a private Research Center orientation
Benefactors ($2,500–$4,999) receive all of the benefits listed below, plus:
- A private guided tour of our exhibitions and collection storage areas
- A complimentary exhibition catalogue
Sponsors ($1,000–$2,499) receive:
- Invitations to Historical Alliance events including:
- Special invitations for lunch in the President’s Office
- Private use of the Museum for friends and family on scheduled Sunday mornings
- Opportunities to meet with Museum historians, collection specialists, and curators
- Exclusive exhibition openings and other VIP events
- Special recognition on signage in the Museum and in the Annual Report
- A subscription to Chicago Treasures, a newsletter exclusively for Museum donors
- All the benefits of family membership, including unlimited free admission to our galleries, free access to our research facilities, a free subscription to Chicago History magazine, and special discounts at the Research Center and Museum Store
Contact Us
If you would like to make a tax-deductible gift to the Chicago History Museum, please donate online, call the development office at 312.799.2118, fax us at 312.799.2418, or write to:
Asst. Manager of Individual Giving
Office of Institutional Advancement
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60614