Partner Event | Dave Truitt Film Series – “Holding Pattern”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin us for the FREE premiere of Holding Pattern, a documentary that explores the controversial proposed third Chicago airport.
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City Tour | Van Tour
Van Tour | Bronzeville
Sun. July 5, 12:00 PM
Join author and historian Bernard Turner on this van tour to discover the ways African Americans shaped the history and culture of this South Side neighborhood.
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Member Event | Author Talk – Will Quam, “Fire and Clay”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILCHM members are invited to a conversation featuring Rebekah Coffman, Curator of Religion and Community History at CHM, and Brick of Chicago’s Will Quam on his forthcoming book, Fire and Clay: How Bricks Reveal the Hidden History of Chicago.
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.
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.
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.
The Costume Council Presents | Legends of Chicago Drag
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThe Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to celebrate the dazzling artistry, creativity, and cultural impact of drag in Chicago! The evening features a lively panel discussion emceed by Chicago nightlife entrepreneur Mark Liberson, music by Mister Wallace, and live drag performances, including a special tribute to iconic female impersonator Chilli Pepper.
The Guild Presents | Why Jane Addams Matters Today
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThe Guild of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a special talk by Liesl Olson, Director of the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum and Professor of Art History and Museum Studies at the University of Illinois Chicago, on the life and legacy of Jane Addams.
Music at CHM | Made in America: Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILPresented by Magellan Arts in collaboration with the Chicago History Museum, the Chamber Music Immersive Series is back for its final concert this season! Made in America Gala is a celebration of the nation’s artistic voice, where classical music, jazz, and ragtime intertwine with dance, poetry, and storytelling in a powerful tribute to its cultural spirit.
Music at CHM | Chicago’s Women in Jazz: The Sound of the City
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILDive into the vibrant world of Chicago’s female jazz legends and feel the city’s rhythm come alive live and up close! This collaboration between the Chicago Jazz Alliance and Tammy McCann Presents showcases the city's local talent and the "unrelenting genius" of women who have helped build Chicago's unique jazz identity. Enjoy performances by Emma Dayhuff, Jo Ann Daugherty, Mayshell Morris, Meagan McNeal, and more!
Member Event | Author Talk – “Clout City” with Dominic Pacyga
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILCHM members are invited to an exclusive talk with historian Dominic Pacyga on his newest book, Clout City: The Rise and Fall of the Chicago Political Machine.
Educator Workshop | Lifting Student Voices in the Classroom and Beyond
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILIn this workshop, educator Anton Miglietta describes how his students’ protest led to Aquí en Chicago and the profound impact it had on his teaching and will share practical resources and strategies to use in your own classroom.
Commemorative Day | Women’s History Month
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILAs we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this year, we at the Chicago History Museum are centering civic action and what it takes to build and maintain democracy all year long. There are many ways we all fight for a better world, including using the arts to make … Learn More
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.
