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.
Events at CHM
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City Tour | Trolley Tour
OUT at CHM | South Side LGBTQIA+ Stories Trolley Tour
Sat. Oct. 3, 10:00 AM
This trolley 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.
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Film Screening | “Stand Up”
The Chicago History Museum is proud to be a host venue for The 62nd Chicago International Film Festival!
Film Screening | “While We Are Here”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThe Chicago History Museum is proud to be a host venue for The 62nd Chicago International Film Festival!
The Costume Council Presents | Threads of a Nation: A Celebration of Style & Statesmanship
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThe Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to the opening night celebration of Threads of a Nation: Preserving Presidential Clothing, featuring a presentation by fashion historian and curator Timothy Long.
Walking Tour | Glitterati on the Gold Coast
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin a CHM History Buff volunteer guide and whisk away to a time when Chicago’s rich and famous caroused on the coast.
OUT at CHM | North Side LGBTQIA+ Stories Walking Tour
CTA Belmont Red/Brown/Purple 945 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, ILLed by Mike McMains of Tours with Mike, this tour explores the businesses and organizations in the Northalsted (formerly Boystown) area in Lakeview.
Film Screening | “City & State Shorts: Journey Within”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThe Chicago History Museum is proud to be a host venue for The 62nd Chicago International Film Festival!
Film Screening | “Trash Mountain”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThe Chicago History Museum is proud to be a host venue for The 62nd Chicago International Film Festival!
Walking Tour | Historic Prairie Avenue
Glessner House 1800 S. Prairie Ave., Chicago, ILOn 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.
Film Screening | “Carl Sagan: We Are Made of Star Stuff”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThe Chicago History Museum is proud to be a host venue for The 62nd Chicago International Film Festival!
Film Screening | “No Hands: The Wild Ride of the Schwinn Bicycle Company”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThe Chicago History Museum is proud to be a host venue for The 62nd Chicago International Film Festival!
Partner Event | Film Screening – “Christian Holder: My Life is Dance”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILPresented in partnership with the Joffrey Ballet, join us at CHM for the premiere of Christian Holder: My Life is Dance. Enjoy a free screening, followed by a Q&A with Brigitte Berman, the film’s director.
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.
