Summer Screenings | The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThe Chicago History Museum is excited to be a host again for Summer Screenings, Cinema/Chicago’s annual free film series!
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Costume Council
The Costume Council Presents | "Dressed: The History of Fashion" Live Podcast Recording
Tue. June 10, 5:30 PM
The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a live recording of Dressed: The History of Fashion featuring host Cassidy Zachary with CHM costume collection manager Jessica
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Civic Season | Community Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILActivities include hands-on arts and crafts with local teaching artists, facilitator-led exploration of Designing for Change, musical performances, and more family-friendly fun.
Movies in the Parks | Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILGet settled on the Museum’s plaza in Lincoln Park with your chairs and blankets, and enjoy this free film at dusk.
Summer Screenings | Killing Jesus
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThe Chicago History Museum is excited to be a host again for Summer Screenings, Cinema/Chicago’s annual free film series!
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Civic Season | Independence Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILWhat actions will you take to be a more engaged citizen? How will you stay informed about issues affecting your community? Find inspiration for your civic participation.
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Bike Tour – Fountains
Bike Tour | Chicago’s Fabulous Fountains
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILExplore the fountains of Lincoln Park and the Near North Side with Greg Borzo, author of Chicago’s Fabulous Fountains (2017).
Walking Tour | Sheffield Stroll
Fullerton Red/Brown Line L stop 943 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, ILJoin CHM History Buff volunteer guide Dave Gudewicz to explore the history of the Sheffield/DePaul neighborhood.
SOLD OUT! Walking Tour | Graceland Cemetery
Graceland Cemetery 4001 N. Clark Street, Chicago, ILJoin CHM History Buff volunteer guide Scottie Perry and discover the remarkable stories of Chicagoans buried at Graceland, including Marshall Field, Louis Sullivan, George Pullman, and Potter and Bertha Palmer.
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Member Event | Members’ Open House
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILCHM members and Historical Alliance get exclusive access to our exhibitions, collections, and staff. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to go behind the scenes!
Navy Week at the Chicago History Museum
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILAs a run-up to the Chicago Air and Water Show, the Chicago History Museum is celebrating Navy Week with a series of activations, screenings of Heroes on Deck: World War II on Lake Michigan, a performance by Navy Band Great Lakes, and more!
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Film Screening | Love Letter to the West Side
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin us for a special screening of Love Letter to the West Side (2024), a documentary produced by Capstone Clique sharing oral histories of West Siders that contend with silences and stereotypes about Chicago’s West Side.
SOLD OUT! Member Event | Sanborn Map Workshop
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILCHM members are invited to join director of Research and Access Ellen Keith and reference librarian Maggie Cusick of the Abakanowicz Research Center on an exploration of the past using CHM's Sanborn Fire Insurance maps. This event is on-site at the Abakanowicz Research Center, where we require visitors to wear masks. If you do not … Learn More
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.
