Members’ Annual Meeting
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILAt this year’s Annual Meeting, hear from key CHM staff and board members and enjoy an exclusive reception to commemorate the opening of Aquí en Chicago!
Events at CHM
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City Tour | Virtual Event | Walking Tour
OUT at CHM | Downtown LGBTQIA+ Stories Walking Tour
Sat. June 6, 2:00 PM
Join guide Mike McMains of Tours with Mike to discover Chicago’s hidden LGBTQIA+ stories from the 19th century to today while exploring the city’s downtown area.
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Partner Event | Jackson Oral History Project Pop-Up Exhibition Launch
Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church 4543 S Princeton Ave, Chicago, ILPresented in partnership with Chicago Theological Seminary, the Jackson Oral History Project Pop-Up Exhibition Launch celebrates the voices that helped shape Chicago’s civil rights legacy.
The Guild Presents | Sketching Emmett Till’s Legacy
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThe Guild of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a talk featuring Margot McMahon, daughter of Franklin McMahon, the artist-reporter who sketched the trial of Till’s murderers for Life magazine, and Northwestern University professor Christopher Benson.
Partner Event | 2025 Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThe Chicago History Museum is honored to be the venue for the 2025 Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Costume Council Presents | Storyteller: Tales from a Fashion Insider with Jeffrey Banks
Mariposa at Neiman Marcus 737 N. Michigan Ave., Level 4, Chicago, ILThe Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a rare and intimate evening with internationally recognized designer Jeffrey Banks as he discusses his new book, Storyteller: Tales from a Fashion Insider.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Partner Event | Chamber Music Immersive: Charlie Chaplin’s Smile with Philippe Quint
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILMagellan Arts presents a concert featuring Grammy Award–nominated violinist Philippe Quint, pianist Jun Cho, and and vocalist/actor Chosen Mitchell.
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.
