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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
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The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum is excited to show their recognition and appreciation for Chicago’s most stylish men! Join for an evening of fun and fashion.
Noted author and Chicago historian Richard Lindberg leads this tour of famous and forgotten crime locations and residences in Chicago’s North Side lakefront neighborhoods.
Presented by the Fred Rogers Company and WTTW Kids, join us at this FREE family-friendly event to learn about places you can explore via public transportation in Chicago! Meet CHM director of education Erica Griffin-Fabicon, play games, enjoy a performance by Chicago Children’s Theatre’s Red Kite Friendship Tour, and more.
Join CHM History Buff volunteer guide Dave Gudewicz to explore the history of the Sheffield/DePaul neighborhood.
Join a CHM History Buff volunteer guide and whisk away to a time when Chicago’s rich and famous caroused on the coast.
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, history organizations are building understanding by presenting learning and engagement opportunities encouraging people of all ages to explore our American journey toward a more perfect union, and the many hands that have shaped our democracy. The Guild of the Chicago History … Learn More
At this FREE workshop, teachers are invited to explore our exhibitions and IDEA stations, try out gallery activities, and consider ways to connect field trips to classroom instruction.
Join a CHM History Buff volunteer guide and whisk away to a time when Chicago’s rich and famous caroused on the coast.
Join us as Rebekah Coffman, CHM Curator of Religion and Community History, and Romana Manzoor, Executive Vice President for Accreditation, Institutional Effectiveness, & Development for American Islamic College, discuss their collaborative work through CHM's Chicago Sacred Initiative and AIC's Hassan Institute for Interfaith Encounter.
CHM members are invited to travel back in time to Victorian-era Chicago through the rich history, art, and revolutionary architecture of the John J. Glessner House. The evening includes tours of select areas led by Glessner House executive director & curator William Tyre.
Join us for a screening of Walls of Respect: Norman Parish and the Parish Art Gallery, followed by a discussion with Norman Parish III, a son of the artist, art appraiser Diane Dinkins-Carr, and artist Richmond Jones, whose work was shown in Parish Gallery and who appears in the documentary.
Led by Mike McMains of Tours with Mike, this tour explores the businesses and organizations in the Northalsted (formerly Boystown) area in Lakeview.
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.
