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Commemorative Day
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.
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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.
Presented in partnership with the Benjamin Marshall Society, join us for an author talk as architects Stuart Cohen and Julie Hacker discuss their new book, First Additions: Strategies for Adding On.
The newly released podcast Division Street Revisited follows up on the stories of “uncelebrated” people in Studs Terkel’s groundbreaking 1967 oral history. Join us at the Museum for one of seven free listening club events moderated by Mary Schmich.
Presented in partnership with International Women Associates, The Guild of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a panel talk featuring Nada Draz, Consul General of Egypt in Chicago, Verónika Bustamante, Consul General of Peru in Chicago, and Georgia Tasiopoulou, Consul of Greece in Chicago.
Presented in partnership with Chicago Dance History Project and NEXUS Performing Arts, Skylar Males moderates panel talk with B-girl Loki, B-girl Mel, and Lady Champ.
Steven A. Riess, Bernard Brommel Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus at Northeastern Illinois University, presents “The Unknown History of Baseball Gambling, 1874–1950.”
Join us for a panel talk featuring Dr. Rita D. Hernández, Leticia Villarreal Sosa, and Elena R. Gutiérrez, coeditors of Chicago Latina Trailblazers: Testimonios of Political Activism.
Join us for an evening where music meets fashion history featuring world-renowned musicians Clarice Assad, Calum Cook, Christopher Guzman, and Philippe Quint.
Dr. Elena Gonzales, CHM Curator of Civic Engagement and Social Justice, and other project staff will discuss the Museum’s ongoing project and upcoming exhibition, Aquí en Chicago.
Presented in partnership with the Chicago Historical Costume Society, CHM members are invited to a fashion show and talks by CHCS president Marissa Croft and CHM Research Center associate Annika Kohrt.
The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a talk featuring Donald Robertson, a prolific fashion illustrator and pop artist whose work spans industries and media.
Our annual Members’ Open House provides members and Historical Alliance with exclusive access to the Museum's exhibitions, collections, and staff. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to go behind the scenes … Learn More
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.
