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Magellan Arts presents a holiday special concert featuring Grammy Award–nominated violinist Philippe Quint and the Magellan Chamber Orchestra.
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Join 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.
Magellan Arts presents a holiday special concert featuring Grammy Award–nominated violinist Philippe Quint and the Magellan Chamber Orchestra.
Join us for an English-language tour of our newest exhibition, Aquí en Chicago, with Rebekah Coffman, Curator of Religion and Community History at CHM.
Looking for a good place to start your Museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s. No matter your historical knowledge, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibition and learn in a group setting. Tour registration includes Museum admission and begins … Learn More
Looking for a good place to start your Museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our permanent exhibition, Chicago: Crossroads of America. No matter your historical knowledge, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibition and learn in a group setting. Tour registration includes Museum admission and begins at the … Learn More
Looking for a good place to start your Museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s. No matter your historical knowledge, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibition and learn in a group setting. Tour registration includes Museum admission and begins … Learn More
Looking for a good place to start your Museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s. No matter your historical knowledge, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibition and learn in a group setting. Tour registration includes Museum admission and begins … Learn More
Join 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.
Dr. Emiliano Aguilar of the University of Notre Dame presents "'The Machiavelli of the Mexican American People': Robert Segovia, Machine Politics, and Building Political Power in East Chicago, Indiana."
At this family-focused celebration of Dr. King’s ongoing influence on the fight for civil rights, enjoy hands-on activities and learn how to become more civically engaged in your community.
The Guild of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a talk, This Too Shall Burn: America in the Age of Wood, by Northwestern University professor Daniel Immerwahr.
Acompáñanos para una visita guiada en español de nuestra nueva exposición, Aquí en Chicago, con Dra. Elena Gonzales.
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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.
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