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Curator-Led Gallery Tour of “Aquí en Chicago”
Curator-Led Gallery Tour of “Aquí en Chicago”
Join us for a curator-led tour of our newest exhibition, Aquí en Chicago, as a part of your visit to the Chicago History Museum.
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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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Commemorative Day | Black History Month
Commemorative Day | Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month at CHM as we look at the ways art has been a vehicle for social change in Chicago’s African American community. Enjoy family-friendly activities and a musical performance by Chicago singer Zion Ali!
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Member Event | Conservation Chat
Member Event | Conservation Chat
CHM members are invited to an exclusive talk with Julie Benner, assistant conservator for costume and textiles, and Michael Hall, costume mount maker, about Museum conservation projects and industry practices.
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Partner Event | Exploring the Archives: Chicago History Museum
Partner Event | Exploring the Archives: Chicago History Museum
Presented in partnership with MAS Context, CHM staff members Rebekah Coffman, Jojo Galvan, Elena Gonzales, and Lucy Hereford will provides community members an opportunity for a behind-the-scenes look at selected items from our architectural and place-based collections.
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Curator-Led Gallery Tour of “Aquí en Chicago“: Women’s History Month Edition
Curator-Led Gallery Tour of “Aquí en Chicago“: Women’s History Month Edition
Join Elena Gonzales, curator of civic engagement & social justice, for our women’s history tour of Aquí en Chicago to learn more about the remarkable Latinas in the exhibition and some of the many forms of Latina identity.
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The Guild Presents | Women of “Aquí en Chicago”
The Guild Presents | Women of “Aquí en Chicago”
Presented in partnership with the International Woman’s Forum, the Guild of the Chicago History Museum invites you to an exclusive program with CHM curator of civic engagement and social justice Elena Gonzales discussing the remarkable women featured in Aquí en Chicago.
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The Costume Council Presents | A Fascinating Evening with Kokin: Milliner to the Stars and Legends in their Own Minds
The Costume Council Presents | A Fascinating Evening with Kokin: Milliner to the Stars and Legends in their Own Minds
The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to join them for an evening celebrating internationally acclaimed hat designer Kokin, whose designs have crowned some of the most iconic moments in Clueless, Pretty Woman, Sex and the City, and more.
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Artist Talk | Vida Sačić
Artist Talk | Vida Sačić
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.
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Commemorative Day | Women’s History Month
Commemorative Day | Women’s History Month
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 to build and maintain democracy all year long. There are many ways we all fight for a better world, including using the arts to make … Learn More
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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.
