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City Tour | Trolley Tour
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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Join us for a free screening of Lincoln Is Crying: The Grifters, Grafters, and Governors of Illinois and a panel talk moderated by Mike Flannery featuring John Davies, Delmarie Cobb, David Greising, and Gregory Pratt.
Presented in partnership with the Chicago Historical Costume Society, CHM members are invited to a fashion show and talks by CHCS president Marissa Croft and CHM Research Center associate Annika Kohrt.
The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a talk featuring Donald Robertson, a prolific fashion illustrator and pop artist whose work spans industries and media.
Presented in partnership with Chicago Dance History Project and NEXUS Performing Arts, join us as Jenna Pollack moderates a panel talk with Justin "Facts" Gray, Ken Swift, and CJ Williams that explores the need for performance spaces in Chicago’s break dancing (breaking) scene.
Rebekah Coffman, CHM Curator of Religion and Community History, presents at the Renewed Hope Colloquium.
From Friday, May 23, through Friday, May 30, CHM members and Historical Alliance get 20 percent off at the Museum Store and North & Clark Café!
Our annual Members’ Open House provides members and Historical Alliance with exclusive access to the Museum’s exhibitions, collections, and staff. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to go behind the scenes and learn more about the Museum!
The Chicago History Museum is excited to be a host again for Summer Screenings, Cinema/Chicago’s annual free film series!
The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a live recording of Dressed: The History of Fashion featuring host Cassidy Zachary with CHM costume collection manager Jessica Pushor.
The Chicago History Museum is excited to be a host again for Summer Screenings, Cinema/Chicago’s annual free film series!
Led by Mike McMains of Tours with Mike, this tour explores the businesses and organizations in the Northalsted (formerly Boystown) area in Lakeview.
CHM members are invited to this exclusive talk featuring author Connie Fairbanks and Chicago History podcast host Tommy Henry.
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.
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.
