Members Annual Meeting
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILMembers 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.
Events at CHM
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Civic Season
Civic Season | Independence Day
Thu. July 4, 9:30 AM
What actions will you take to be a more engaged citizen? How will you stay informed about issues affecting your community? Find inspiration for your civic participation.
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40th Chicago International Children’s Film Festival Opening Night
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILKick 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.
Guild Event | Christmas on State Street
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThe 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.
Chicago International Children’s Film Festival Animation Celebration
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin 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.
Native American Heritage Month
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin us to celebrate the city’s vibrant Native communities and a history that spans centuries.
Historical Alliance Event | Behind-the-Scenes Stacks Tour
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILHistorical Alliance supporters are invited to join CHM technical services librarian Brigid Crawley for a tour of the Abakanowicz Research Center's stacks.
Members’ Double Discount Week
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILFrom Friday, December 1, through Friday, December 8, 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, ILThis holiday season, get in the spirit of the Jazz Age at our annual Members’ Holiday Party!
Urban History Seminar (In-person)
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILPresented in partnership with the Obama Presidency Oral History Project, Chicago Section, join us for a special UHS session featuring Adam Green and Susan Sher of the University of Chicago and Tina Tchen of the Obama Foundation.
Author Talk | Bears vs. Cardinals: The NFL’s Oldest Rivalry
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILDelve into the curious and often comical history of professional football as author Joe Ziemba discusses the NFL’s two oldest franchises—the Chicago Bears and the Chicago (now Arizona) Cardinals.
Guild Event | 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!
Kukla, Fran and Ollie Days
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin us from December 26 through December 31 for screenings of newly digitized episodes of the beloved television show Kukla, Fran and Ollie.
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.
