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Bid adiós to our Aquí en Chicago exhibition with a day full of fun activities, tours, talks, music, and more!
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Presented in partnership with Fashion Film Festival Chicago, join us at CHM for a program exploring the ways fashion can tell stories of identity, culture, memory, and personal expression through film and conversation.
Reconnect with fellow members at the Members’ Annual Meeting. Hear Museum leadership share updates from the past year, enjoy a presentation and Q&A with guest curator Olivia Mahoney, and explore Threads of a Nation: Preserving Presidential Clothing!
At this educator workshop, see clothing and accessories associated with John Adams, the Washingtons, and the Lincolns through the lens of museum preservation, discover how staff care for collections, and hear from Threads of a Nation curator Olivia Mahoney.
Chicago Film Archives and the Chicago Film Society present Chicago Home Movie Day at CHM—with live accompaniment from pianist David Drazin!
Bid adiós to our Aquí en Chicago exhibition with a day full of fun activities, tours, talks, music, and more!
Join us at the Chicago History Museum for a FREE screening of Making Waves: Battle for the Great Lakes, followed by a panel discussion featuring filmmakers and experts.
Join us at CHM for a free screening of Bob Dole: A Walk Through History, which explores the late US senator’s World War II military service, legacy, and historical impact, followed by a Q&A with Luciano La Valle, creator and producer of the documentary short and media project.
Cohosted by the Chicago History Museum (CHM) and School of Rock (SOR), Rock the Museum is a music festival that features some of the Chicago area's most talented young musicians and highlights the city's rich music history, all while raising funds for CHM's education programs.
Brahms and Tchaikovsky may not have been each other’s greatest admirers, but for one evening, we’re putting their differences aside and letting their music do the talking. Join us for a Holiday Special Program featuring Brahms's Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor and Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence, Op. 70.
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation with a screening of a short documentary on Muslims in America followed by an interfaith dialogue.
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.
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.
