Partner Event | Film Screening – “One Golden Summer”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILWe're excited to be a venue for the 61st Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive film festival!
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Partner Event | Chamber Music Immersive: Charlie Chaplin’s Smile with Philippe Quint
Tue. Nov. 18, 6:00 PM
Magellan Arts presents a concert featuring Grammy Award–nominated violinist Philippe Quint, pianist Jun Cho, and and vocalist/actor Chosen Mitchell.
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Partner Event | Film Screening – “A Brief History of Chasing Storms”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILWe're excited to be a venue for the 61st Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive film festival!
Walking Tour | Historic Old Town
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin CHM volunteer Carol Fitzgibbons to explore stories of recovery from the 1871 Great Chicago Fire and when Old Town was the center of Chicago bohemianism in the 1960s and ’70s.
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Film Screening and Discussion | “Walls of Respect: Norman Parish and the Parish Art Gallery”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin us for a screening of Walls of Respect: Norman Parish and the Parish Art Gallery, followed by a discussion with Norman Parish III, a son of the artist, art appraiser Diane Dinkins-Carr, and artist Richmond Jones, whose work was shown in Parish Gallery and who appears in the documentary.
Walking Tour | Glitterati on the Gold Coast
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin a CHM History Buff volunteer guide and whisk away to a time when Chicago’s rich and famous caroused on the coast.
Teacher Workshop | Field Trip of Dreams: Planning the Perfect Visit
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILAt this FREE workshop, teachers are invited to explore our exhibitions and IDEA stations, try out gallery activities, and consider ways to connect field trips to classroom instruction.
The Guild Presents | America 250: Humanities and History
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILAs we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, history organizations are building understanding by presenting learning and engagement opportunities encouraging people of all ages to explore our American journey toward a more perfect union, and the many hands that have shaped our democracy. The Guild of the Chicago History … Learn More
Walking Tour | Lincoln Park’s Lost History
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILOn this walking tour guide and researcher Tony Szabelski, explore the park’s history from the Couch Tomb to the tragic deaths along the High Bridge and the site of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. Content warning: Discussion of death by suicide in association with the High Bridge.
Walking Tour | Glitterati on the Gold Coast
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin a CHM History Buff volunteer guide and whisk away to a time when Chicago’s rich and famous caroused on the coast.
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Bus Tour | North Side Pursuits: Infamy from Lincoln Park to Edgewater
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILNoted author and Chicago historian Richard Lindberg leads this tour of famous and forgotten crime locations and residences in Chicago’s North Side lakefront neighborhoods.
Author Talk | Errol Magidson, “Chicago’s Only Castle: Stories of Chicago and Beyond”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin author and filmmaker Errol Magidson for this multimedia presentation about the history of Givins Beverly Castle located on the city’s South Side.
Partner Event | “Third Act” Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin us at the Museum for a screening of Third Act (2025) and discussion moderated by researcher and curatorial assistant Dr. Lisa Doi featuring filmmaker Tadashi Nakamura, community artist and organizer traci kato-kiriyama, and Japanese American Citizen's League Chicago Chapter program director Rebecca Ozaki.
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.
