Virtual Urban History Seminar | “Disarming Chicago”
Zoom from anywhereJoshua Salzmann of Northeastern Illinois University presents “Disarming Chicago: Gun Control from Black Power to Barack Obama.”
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Commemorative Day
Commemorative Day | Women’s History Month
Sat. Mar. 22, 11:00 AM
Join us as we celebrate women who have used the arts as a way of promoting social change. The day includes hands-on activities for youth and families and more!
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SOLD OUT! Teacher Workshop | Folded Map Project
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILIn this interactive session with Tonika Lewis Johnson, discover how to center your students' experiences in Chicago to explore and understand the historical and contemporary forces that created and perpetuated racial segregation.
SOLD OUT! Bus Tour | The Story of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley with Dilla Thomas
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin Chicago historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas on an engaging bus tour of key sites related to Emmett Till’s story here in Chicago, including Mamie Till-Mobley’s home and the Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ where Till’s funeral took place.
Commemorative Day | Native American Heritage Month
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILIn commemoration of Native American Heritage Month, we invite you to join us for activities celebrating Native histories and the Indigenous peoples who continue to thrive in our city.
Livestreamed Talk | Dr. John N. Low, “Indian Removal from Chicago—From the Trail of Death to a Tale of Erasure”
Zoom from anywhereCHM trustee and Ohio State University professor John N. Low will discuss the history of the Potawatomi people.
The Guild Presents | Holiday Party with The Dredge
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThe Guild of the Chicago History Museum invites you to an evening of good cheer with the Great Lakes Dredge and Philharmonic Society!
Members’ Double Discount Week
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILFrom Friday, December 6, through Friday, December 13, CHM members and Historical Alliance get 20 percent off at the Museum Store and North & Clark Café!
Members’ Holiday Party
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILGet in the spirit of the Jazz Age at our annual Members’ Holiday Party!
OUT at CHM | Panel Discussion: 100 Years of LGBTQIA+ Rights: Henry Gerber and the Society for Human Rights
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILPresented in partnership with the Gerber/Hart Library and Archives, join us to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the Society for Human Rights and its founder, Henry Gerber.
Public Gallery Tour | Chicago: Crossroads of America
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin 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 exhibit and learn in a group setting.
Public Gallery Tour | City on Fire: Chicago 1871
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our exhibition, City on Fire: Chicago 1871. No matter your historical knowledge, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.
Public Gallery Tour | Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILLooking for a good place to start your museum visit? Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our exhibition, Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s. No matter your historical knowledge, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.
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.
