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Commemorative Day
At this family-focused celebration of Dr. King’s ongoing influence on the fight for civil rights, enjoy hands-on activities and learn how to become more civically engaged in your community.
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This tour with Mike McMains of Tours with Mike puts a spotlight on the South Loop’s and Bronzeville’s fascinating neighborhood evolutions along with their hidden LGBTQIA+ histories.
Join us to celebrate the opening of Aquí en Chicago! Enjoy live music, listen to public talks, go on curator-led tours, and more.
Experience the grandness of Pilsen’s murals with poet and multidisciplinary artist Luis Tubens. The public art on railroad viaducts, buildings, and doors shows an evolution of the community’s Mexican identity, heritage, and activism.
On this walking tour with guide and researcher Tony Szabelski, stroll through the neighborhood that once boasted Second Empire, Queen Anne, and Richardson Romanesque-style homes.
Enjoy pieces inspired by our newest exhibition, Aquí en Chicago, performed by the Magellan Chamber Orchestra featuring Grammy Award–nominated violinist Philippe Quint.
Acompáñanos para una visita guiada en español de nuestra nueva exposición, Aquí en Chicago, con Jojo Galván Mora, becario de Humanidades Digitales del CHM.
Presented in partnership with the Chicago Film Archives and Chicago Film Society, bring your celluloid home movies to CHM to be projected!
Join us for a free screening of Eastland: Chicago's Deadliest Day and a panel talk with Michael McCarthy, Dr. Caitlyn Perry Dial, Harvey Moshman, and Chuck Coppola moderated by Jay Bonansinga.
Join us for an English-language tour of our newest exhibition, Aquí en Chicago, with Dr. Elena Gonzales, Curator of Civic Engagement & Social Justice at CHM.
Acompáñanos para una visita guiada en español de nuestra nueva exposición, Aquí en Chicago, con Jojo Galván Mora, becario de Humanidades Digitales del CHM.
Join us for an English-language tour of our newest exhibition, Aquí en Chicago, with Dr. Elena Gonzales, Curator of Civic Engagement & Social Justice at CHM.
At this year’s Annual Meeting, hear from key CHM staff and board members and enjoy an exclusive reception to commemorate the opening of Aquí en Chicago!
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.
