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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"Aquí en Chicago" Closing Program
Sun. Nov. 8, 12:00 PM
Bid adiós to our Aquí en Chicago exhibition with a day full of fun activities, tours, talks, music, and more!
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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”
The 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
The 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.
OUT at CHM | North Side LGBTQIA+ Stories Walking Tour
Led 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”
The Chicago History Museum is proud to be a host venue for The 62nd Chicago International Film Festival!
Film Screening | “Trash Mountain”
The Chicago History Museum is proud to be a host venue for The 62nd Chicago International Film Festival!
Walking Tour | Historic Prairie Avenue
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.
Film Screening | “Carl Sagan: We Are Made of Star Stuff”
The 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”
The 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”
Presented 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.
SOLD OUT! Walking Tour | Glitterati on the Gold Coast
Join a CHM History Buff volunteer guide and whisk away to a time when Chicago’s rich and famous caroused on the coast.
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.
