Releases

Join the Chicago History Museum this fall for a full lineup of spine-tingling events that venture into the darkest corners of Chicago’s history. Museum events and city-tours explore the city’s infamous incidents, devilish disturbances and bone-chilling cemeteries. History Happy Hour Tuesday, October 16; 6 – 9 p.m. Creepy collections and eerie archives are on view More

‘Modern by Design: Chicago Streamlines America,’ Opens Saturday, October 27 Inspired by modern technology, streamlined design emerged during the early 1930s and became one of the most popular design styles in history. Discover how Chicago brought modern design to the American marketplace in the new exhibition, “Modern by Design: Chicago Streamlines America,” opening Saturday, October More

Third Annual Event Presented by the Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum CHICAGO (July 24, 2018) The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum celebrates the most stylish men in Chicago at the third annual Chicago Men’s Fashion Awards on Wednesday, September 12. Join co-hosts celebrity stylist Eric Himel and award-winning Chicago journalist Darlene More

Special Olympics Chicago Athletes to Visit Display on Tuesday, June 19 The Chicago History Museum’s new display celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics, a worldwide movement of human inclusion and equality that began in Chicago. The very first international Special Olympics Games were held at Soldier Field on July 20, 1968, and had More

The Chicago History Museum Presents Unique Explorations of the City The Chicago History Museum presents city-wide tours that explore Chicago’s rich history all-summer long.  From neighborhood walks to river cruises, these summer tours offer a variety of ways to experience the city’s iconic and unexpected stories. “We encourage Chicagoans to take advantage of the summer More