Partner Event | Film Screening – “One Golden Summer”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILWe're excited to be a venue for the 61st Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive film festival!
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City Tour | Walking Tour
Walking Tour | Lincoln Park's Lost History
Sun. Aug. 2, 12:00 PM
On this walking tour guide and researcher Tony Szabelski, explore the park’s history from the Couch Tomb to the tragic deaths along the High Bridge and the site of the
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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.
Partner Event | Film Screening – “Shorts 4: City & State”
We're excited to be a venue for the 61st Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive film festival!
Partner Event | Film Screening – “Luisa”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILWe're excited to be a venue for the 61st Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive film festival!
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NEW! OUT at CHM Bus Tour | South Side LGBTQIA+ Stories
Harris Theater for Music and Dance 205 E. Randolph St., Chicago, ILThis 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.
Exhibition Opening | Aquí en Chicago
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin us to celebrate the opening of Aquí en Chicago! Enjoy live music, listen to public talks, go on curator-led tours, and more.
Partner Event | Chamber Music Immersive: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILEnjoy pieces inspired by our newest exhibition, Aquí en Chicago, performed by the Magellan Chamber Orchestra featuring Grammy Award–nominated violinist Philippe Quint.
Visita guiada con uno de los conservadores de “Aquí en Chicago”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILAcompáñanos para una visita guiada en español de nuestra nueva exposición, Aquí en Chicago, con Jojo Galván Mora, becario de Humanidades Digitales del CHM.
Partner Event | Chicago Home Movie Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILPresented in partnership with the Chicago Film Archives and Chicago Film Society, bring your celluloid home movies to CHM to be projected!
Partner Event | Dave Truitt Historical Documentary Series: “Eastland: Chicago’s Deadliest Day”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin 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.
Curator-Led Gallery Tour of “Aquí en Chicago”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin 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.
Visita guiada con uno de los conservadores de “Aquí en Chicago”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILAcompáñanos para una visita guiada en español de nuestra nueva exposición, Aquí en Chicago, con Jojo Galván Mora, becario de Humanidades Digitales del CHM.
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.
