Member Event | Chicago River Cruise
Chicago Line Cruises 465 N. McClurg Court, Chicago, ILMembers are invited to set sail with CHM and enjoy an evening on the Chicago River. Presented in partnership with Chicago Line Cruises.
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Costume Council
The Costume Council Presents | "Dressed: The History of Fashion" Live Podcast Recording
Tue. June 10, 5:30 PM
The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a live recording of Dressed: The History of Fashion featuring host Cassidy Zachary with CHM costume collection manager Jessica
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Members’ Opening Reception | Dressed in History
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin us for a reception to celebrate the opening of Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective. We highly encourage you to dress in attire from your favorite decade!
Members’ Annual Meeting
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILHear from key CHM staff and board members and learn more about what we have accomplished this year and our upcoming plans, including the opening of Injustice: The Trial for the Murder of Emmett Till.
Members’ Double Discount Week
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILFrom Friday, December 6, through Friday, December 13, CHM members and Historical Alliance get 20 percent off at the Museum Store and North & Clark Café!
Members’ Holiday Party
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILGet in the spirit of the Jazz Age at our annual Members’ Holiday Party!
SOLD OUT! Historical Alliance & All Star Member Stacks Tour
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILHistorical Alliance supporters and All Star members are invited to join CHM technical services librarian Brigid Crawley for a tour of the Abakanowicz Research Center’s stacks.
Member Event | Designing for Change Button Workshop with Juarez Hawkins
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILInspired by buttons featured in Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s, members are invited to a lecture and button-making workshop led by Chicago-based artist, educator, and curator Juarez Hawkins.
POSTPONED – Member Event | Sanborn Map Workshop
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILCHM members are invited to join director of Research and Access Ellen Keith and reference librarian Maggie Cusick of the Abakanowicz Research Center on an exploration of the past using CHM's Sanborn Fire Insurance maps.
SOLD OUT! Sanborn Map Workshop
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILCHM members are invited to join director of Research and Access Ellen Keith and reference librarian Maggie Cusick of the Abakanowicz Research Center on an exploration of the past using CHM's Sanborn Fire Insurance maps.
SOLD OUT! Member Event | A Historical Fashion Show
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILPresented 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.
Members’ Double Discount Week
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILFrom Friday, May 23, through Friday, May 30, CHM members and Historical Alliance get 20 percent off at the Museum Store and North & Clark Café!
Member Event | Members’ Open House
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILOur 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 and learn more about the Museum!
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.
