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Bid adiós to our Aquí en Chicago exhibition with a day full of fun activities, tours, talks, music, and more!
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Join us for a talk by Chicago-based artist Vida Sačić on her work as a visual artist and educator and her installation, Self-Evident: A Letterpress Exploration of the Declaration of Independence, now on view at the Museum as part of US at 250: Civic Action in Chicago.
As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this year, we at the Chicago History Museum are centering civic action and what it takes … Learn More
In this workshop, educator Anton Miglietta describes how his students’ protest led to Aquí en Chicago and the profound impact it had on his teaching and will share practical resources and strategies to use in your own classroom.
CHM members are invited to an exclusive talk with historian Dominic Pacyga on his newest book, Clout City: The Rise and Fall of the Chicago Political Machine.
Hosted by American Islamic College, Chicago Theological Seminary, and The Lutheran School of Theology, this trolley tour stops at three sacred spaces on the South Side of Chicago and begins and ends with a reception at the Chicago Theological Seminary.
Dive into the vibrant world of Chicago’s female jazz legends and feel the city’s rhythm come alive live and up close! This collaboration between the Chicago Jazz Alliance and Tammy McCann Presents showcases the city's local talent and the "unrelenting genius" of women who have helped build Chicago's unique jazz identity. Enjoy performances by Emma Dayhuff, Jo Ann Daugherty, Mayshell Morris, Meagan McNeal, and more!
Join artist and educator Juarez Hawkins for a lively historical tour of the murals along the Metra underpasses linking Hyde Park Boulevard and Cornell Avenue in Hyde Park.
Presented by Magellan Arts in collaboration with the Chicago History Museum, the Chamber Music Immersive Series is back for its final concert this season! Made in America Gala is a celebration of the nation’s artistic voice, where classical music, jazz, and ragtime intertwine with dance, poetry, and storytelling in a powerful tribute to its cultural spirit.
Join professional guide and local resident Eduardo Arocho on a walk through Humboldt Park, the center of Puerto Rican culture in both Chicago and the US Midwest.
Experience the grandness of Pilsen’s murals with poet and multidisciplinary artist Luis Tubens. The public art on railroad viaducts, buildings, and doors shows an evolution of the community’s Mexican identity, heritage, and activism.
The Guild of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a special talk by Liesl Olson, Director of the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum and Professor of Art History and Museum Studies at the University of Illinois Chicago, on the life and legacy of Jane Addams.
The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to celebrate the dazzling artistry, creativity, and cultural impact of drag in Chicago! The evening features a lively panel discussion emceed by Chicago nightlife entrepreneur Mark Liberson, music by Mister Wallace, and live drag performances, including a special tribute to iconic female impersonator Chilli Pepper.
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.
