Curator-Led Gallery Tour of “Aquí en Chicago”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin us for a curator-led tour of our newest exhibition, Aquí en Chicago, as a part of your visit to the Chicago History Museum.
Events at CHM
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Commemorative Day
Commemorative Day | Black History Month
Sat. Feb. 28, 11:00 AM
Celebrate Black History Month at CHM as we look at the ways art has been a vehicle for social change in Chicago’s African American community. Enjoy family-friendly activities and a
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Commemorative Day | Presidents’ Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThis Presidents’ Day, get more civically engaged through family-friendly activities!
Curator-Led Gallery Tour of “Aquí en Chicago”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin us for a curator-led tour of our newest exhibition, Aquí en Chicago, as a part of your visit to the Chicago History Museum.
Partner Event | Dave Truitt Film Series – “Phunny Business: A Black Comedy”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin us for a free screening of Phunny Business: A Black Comedy, followed by a panel discussion moderated by Jeanne Sparrow featuring John Davies, Raymond Lambert, and Knowledge Beckom.
Partner Event | Day of Remembrance
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThis annual gathering to mark the signing of Executive Order 9066 features a screening of Full Spectrum Features’ latest short docudrama, Enough, and a panel discussion with Rebecca Ozaki, Mary Samson, Dr. Britt Dantley, Brian Tee, and Scott Sakiyama.
Curator-Led Gallery Tour of “Aquí en Chicago”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin us for a curator-led tour of our newest exhibition, Aquí en Chicago, as a part of your visit to the Chicago History Museum.
Commemorative Day | Black History Month
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILCelebrate Black History Month at CHM as we look at the ways art has been a vehicle for social change in Chicago’s African American community. Enjoy family-friendly activities and a musical performance by Chicago singer Zion Ali!
Member Event | Conservation Chat
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILCHM members are invited to an exclusive talk with Julie Benner, assistant conservator for costume and textiles, and Michael Hall, costume mount maker, about Museum conservation projects and industry practices.
Partner Event | Exploring the Archives: Chicago History Museum
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILPresented in partnership with MAS Context, CHM staff members Rebekah Coffman, Jojo Galvan, Elena Gonzales, and Lucy Hereford will provides community members an opportunity for a behind-the-scenes look at selected items from our architectural and place-based collections.
Curator-Led Gallery Tour of “Aquí en Chicago“: Women’s History Month Edition
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin Elena Gonzales, curator of civic engagement & social justice, for our women’s history tour of Aquí en Chicago to learn more about the remarkable Latinas in the exhibition and some of the many forms of Latina identity.
The Guild Presents | Women of “Aquí en Chicago”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILPresented in partnership with the International Woman’s Forum, the Guild of the Chicago History Museum invites you to an exclusive program with CHM curator of civic engagement and social justice Elena Gonzales discussing the remarkable women featured in Aquí en Chicago.
The Costume Council Presents | A Fascinating Evening with Kokin: Milliner to the Stars and Legends in their Own Minds
The Fortnightly of Chicago 120 E. Bellevue Place, Chicago, ILThe Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to join them for an evening celebrating internationally acclaimed hat designer Kokin, whose designs have crowned some of the most iconic moments in Clueless, Pretty Woman, Sex and the City, and 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.
