Members’ Double Discount Week
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILFrom Friday, December 1, through Friday, December 8, CHM members and Historical Alliance get 20 percent off at the Museum Store and North & Clark Café!
Events at CHM
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Author Talk
Author Talk | Bears vs. Cardinals: The NFL’s Oldest Rivalry
Sat. December 2, 02:00PM
Delve into the curious and often comical history of professional football as author Joe Ziemba discusses the NFL’s two oldest franchises—the Chicago Bears and the Chicago (now Arizona) Cardinals.
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Members’ Holiday Party
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThis holiday season, get in the spirit of the Jazz Age at our annual Members’ Holiday Party!
Urban History Seminar (In-person)
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILPresented in partnership with the Obama Presidency Oral History Project, Chicago Section, join us for a special UHS session featuring Adam Green and Susan Sher of the University of Chicago and Tina Tchen of the Obama Foundation.
Author Talk | Bears vs. Cardinals: The NFL’s Oldest Rivalry
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILDelve into the curious and often comical history of professional football as author Joe Ziemba discusses the NFL’s two oldest franchises—the Chicago Bears and the Chicago (now Arizona) Cardinals.
Guild Event | Holiday Party with The Dredge
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThe Guild of the Chicago History Museum invites you to an evening of good cheer with the Great Lakes Dredge and Philharmonic Society!
Kukla, Fran and Ollie Days
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin us for screenings of newly digitized episodes of the beloved television show Kukla, Fran and Ollie.
Family Event | Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin us to celebrate the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This family-friendly day features musical performances, interactive activities, community organizations, and more!
Member Dialogue | Polish Film & Chicago
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin Zbigniew Banas, Michael J. Kutza, and Jan M. Lorys as they discuss the relationship between Chicago and Polish film.
Virtual Urban History Seminar | Andrew Hurley
Zoom from anywhereAndrew Hurley of the University of Missouri–St. Louis presents “Death, Despondency, and Hysteria in the American City: The All But Forgotten Heat Wave of 1936."
Virtual Teacher Book Club | Scritch Scratch by Lindsay Currie
Zoom from anywhereDesigned for educators, this two-part workshop features Scritch, Scratch: A Ghost Story with author Lindsay Currie joining us in the second session.
Member Presentation | All About Bronzeville
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILCHM members are invited to learn more about the history and significance of the Bronzeville neighborhood with Bernard Turner, executive director of the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area.
Family Event | Presidents’ Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILOur family-friendly Presidents’ Day event features hands-on activities designed for families with young children.
Experience History Together
Experience History Together
Adult Group Tours
Stories are always better when shared! Whether you are a professional tour operator, group planner, or you simply have a lot of friends and family, we have an experience for you. Customized itineraries, Museum tours, and city tours are just some of the ways in which we can specialize your group’s visit.
Create Historic Moments
Create Historic Moments
Host an Event
Sip cocktails next to one of Chicago’s first “L” cars. Dance the night away against a backdrop of Lincoln Park’s lush gardens. Celebrate your life-changing moments in a place dedicated to embracing memories.
