Virtual Urban History Seminar | Andrew Hurley
Zoom from anywhereAndrew Hurley of the University of Missouri–St. Louis presents “Death, Despondency, and Hysteria in the American City: The All But Forgotten Heat Wave of 1936."
Events at CHM
See what's happening at the Museum!
Civic Season | Free Event
Civic Season | Civic Saturday
Sat. June 21, 10:00 AM
Join us for Civic Season as we explore the city’s activist history to transform your ideas into action through workshops, tours, art projects, and documentaries about today’s issues.
Read More
Loading view.
SOLD OUT! Virtual Teacher Book Club | Scritch Scratch by Lindsay Currie
Zoom from anywhereDesigned for educators, this two-part workshop features Scritch, Scratch: A Ghost Story with author Lindsay Currie joining us in the second session.
Guild Event | Author Talk: Small Acts of Courage by Ali Velshi
Saddle & Cycle Club 900 W. Foster Ave., Chicago, ILThe Guild of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a talk featuring Ali Velshi, award-winning MSNBC anchor and author of Small Acts of Courage A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy (2024).
SOLD OUT! Partner Event | The Jesse Jackson Oral History Project Launch
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILPlease call (312) 642-4600 to be added to the wait list. Presented in partnership with the Chicago Theological Seminary, this program features Rev. Jesse Jackson, Hermene Hartman, Rev. David Wallace, Rev. Dr. Janette C. Wilson, Rev. Martin L. Deppe, Mrs. Jacqueline Jackson, Betty Massoni and more.
Member Presentation | All About Bronzeville
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILCHM members are invited to learn more about the history and significance of the Bronzeville neighborhood with Bernard Turner, executive director of the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area.
Partner Event | Black Panther Party and Peoples’ Coalitions Teaching and Learning Day
Westside Justice Center 601 S. California St., Chicago, ILLearn from and engage with members of the Black Panther Party, Young Lords, and Uptown's coalition-building organizers.
Partner Event | Day of Remembrance
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin us as Lisa Doi, president of the Japanese American Citizens League Chicago Chapter, moderates a talk with Jami Nakamura Lin, author of The Night Parade: A Speculative Memoir, and Dr. Donna Nagata of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Family Event | Presidents’ Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILOur family-friendly Presidents’ Day event features hands-on activities designed for families with young children.
Virtual Urban History Seminar | Gordon Mantler
Zoom from anywhereGordon Mantler of George Washington University presents “The Multiracial Promise: Coalition, Mayoral Politics, and the Legacy of Harold Washington.”
SOLD OUT – Film Screening | “Macked, Hammered, Slaughtered, & Shafted”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin us for a screening followed by a conversation with the film's writer and director, David F. Walker, and Chicago theater director, educator, and author Pemon Rami on the legacy of blaxploitation film today and Chicago’s early participation in race films.
Family Event | Black History Month
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILCelebrate the history and contributions of this vital third of our Chicago’s population through activities that center on this year’s theme of “African Americans and the Arts.”
Partner Event | Navroz, Embracing New Beginnings
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILExperience this festival of renewal as the Ismaili Council for the Midwestern US hosts a celebration featuring live performances, storytelling, and music.
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.
