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Member Event | Members’ Open House

Wed. May 28, 4:00 PM

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

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Public Gallery Tour | Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our exhibition, Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective. No matter your historical knowledge, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    

Public Gallery Tour | Chicago: Crossroads of America

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our permanent exhibition, Chicago: Crossroads of America. No matter your historical knowledge, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    

Commemorative Day | Women’s History Month

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

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!

Public Gallery Tour | Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our exhibition, Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective. No matter your historical knowledge, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    

Public Gallery Tour | Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a tour of our exhibition, Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective. No matter your historical knowledge, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience this fascinating exhibit and learn in a group setting.    

Panel Discussion | Chicago Latina Trailblazers

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

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.

Partner Event | Breaking Barriers: B-Girls Global Takeover

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

Presented in partnership with Chicago Dance History Project and NEXUS Performing Arts, Skylar Males moderates a panel talk with B-girl Loki, B-girl Mel, and Lady Champ.

The Guild Presents | International Women’s Day

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

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.

Partner Program | Division Street Revisited Podcast Listening Session

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

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.

Partner Event | First Additions: Strategies for Adding On

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

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.

Public Gallery Tour | Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

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.    

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.

History Happy Hour 2/26/2019

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.

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