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Commemorative Day
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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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.
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!
Dr. Elena Gonzales, CHM Curator of Civic Engagement and Social Justice, and Rebekah Coffman, CHM Curator of Religion and Community History, will discuss the Museum’s ongoing project and upcoming exhibition, Aquí en Chicago.
Join us for a free screening of Lincoln Is Crying: The Grifters, Grafters, and Governors of Illinois and a panel talk moderated by Mike Flannery featuring John Davies, Delmarie Cobb, David Greising, and Gregory Pratt.
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.
Presented in partnership with Chicago Dance History Project and NEXUS Performing Arts, join us for a panel talk that explores the need for performance spaces in Chicago’s break dancing (breaking) scene.
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.
