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Civic Season
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Walk with poet and multidisciplinary artist Luis Tubens to experience the public art of Pilsen on railroad viaducts, buildings, and doors that show an evolution of the community’s Mexican identity, heritage, and activism.
Author and historian Bernard Turner leads this walking tour that highlights Chicago’s most influential African Americans and their contributions to the city.
The Chicago History Museum is proud to be a festival venue for the 59th Chicago International Film Festival! This suite of films explores the fusion of the natural world and cultural narratives, as well as the limitless possibilities of creative expression and transcending convention.
Presented in partnership with the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, CHM members are invited to explore the historical and social foundations that inspired several of Chicago’s famous haunted tales.
Whisk away to a time when Chicago’s rich and famous caroused on the coast.
Chicago Film Archives and the Chicago Film Society join forces to present Chicago Home Movie Day at the Chicago History Museum—featuring live accompaniment by pianist Dave Drazin!
Stroll past Victorian architecture and sites of Hollywood films while exploring the history of the Sheffield/DePaul neighborhood.
Explore local crime scene haunts and residences of some of Chicago's most notorious lawbreakers with author Richard Lindberg.
Members get exclusive updates from staff and board members, as well as a talk on Chicago's theatre history with author Mark Larson and TimeLine Theatre.
Kick off the 40th annual Chicago International Children's Film Festival at CHM! Opening night features live music by the Merit School of Music and an appearance by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry.
The Guild of the Chicago History Museum invites you to relive Chicago holiday memories at a brunch + lecture with CHM director of exhibitions Paul Durica and Leslie Goddard, author of Lost Chicago Department Stores.
Join us to view the best, new animation from around the world. International animators will be on-hand to offer demos and animation activities including stop motion, hand-drawn, and digital animation techniques.
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.
