Commemorative Day | Latine Heritage Month
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., ChicagoJoin us as we celebrate Latine Heritage Month with fun and engaging opportunities to learn more about the many cultures and peoples of Latin America.
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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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Latest Past Events
Bus Tour | The Story of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley with Dilla Thomas
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., ChicagoJoin Chicago historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas on an engaging bus tour of key sites related to Emmett Till’s story here in Chicago, including Mamie Till-Mobley’s home and the Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ where Till’s funeral took place.
Partner Event | Design for the Movement
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., ChicagoPresented in partnership with the Design Museum of Chicago and People's Action Institute, join us for activations and a panel talk featuring interdisciplinary artist and designer Linda Abdullah, by & for founder Pia Singh, Columbia College Chicago professor Dave Pabellon, People’s Action Institute events director Marlene Paez Dukes, and People’s Action Institute director of movement governing Marta Popadiak.
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.
