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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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Using the Great Chicago Fire as a case study, this teacher workshop explores how government policies, social status, decisions, and chance played a role in the rebuilding of Chicago.
Professor Siobhan Moroney of Lake Forest College discusses her new book Chicagoland Dream Houses: How a Mid-Century Architecture Competition Reimagined the American Home. The program begins with a CHM member-exclusive book signing, followed by the public author talk.
Delia Fernández-Jones of Michigan State University presents “Telling Our Stories: Using Historical Scholarship to Combat Black and Latinx Displacement in Grand Rapids, Michigan.”
LaDale Winling of Virginia Tech and Maura Fennelly of Northwestern University present “The Chicago Covenants Project: Excavating the Documents of Exclusion.”
The Benjamin Marshall Society invites you to a free screening of their film Benjamin H. Marshall, Architect. Following the screening, a Q&A with Benjamin Marshall Society president Jane Lepauw and CHM director of exhibitions Paul Durica will give you more insight into one of Chicago’s most prolific architects, the visionary creator behind East Lake Shore … Learn More
CHM members and Historical Alliance are invited to join director of research and access Ellen Keith and reference librarian Maggie Cusick as they demonstrate the process of conducting research on your house’s history.
Join the Guild to receive an exclusive first look at the new renovations of the car that took guests to the 1893 world’s fair.
The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a rare and intimate evening with Dave Thomas, one of the fashion world's most in-demand celebrity stylists, as he discusses his book Vanity Project: A Tale of Fashion and Celebrity Styled.
Join us for the members-only reception for the opening of our newest exhibition Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s! Members get exclusive access to the gallery that morning, with a buffet brunch and panel discussion.
Join us to celebrate the opening of Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s!
The Chicago History Museum is excited to be a host again for Summer Screenings, Cinema/Chicago’s annual free film series!
The NASCAR Chicago Street Race and the Chicago History Museum have teamed up for a limited time pop-up experience showcasing the history of racing in Chicago and highlighting last year’s inaugural 2023 Chicago Street Race located in the entry hall of the Museum.
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.
