Summer Screenings | Chiara
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThe Chicago History Museum is excited to be a host again for Summer Screenings, Cinema/Chicago’s annual free film series!
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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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NASCAR Chicago Street Race Pop-Up
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThe NASCAR Chicago Street Race and the Chicago History Museum have teamed up for a limited time pop-up experience showcasing the history of racing in Chicago and highlighting last year’s inaugural 2023 Chicago Street Race located in the entry hall of the Museum.
Family Event | Memorial Day with the NASCAR Chicago Street Team
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILMake it a memorable Memorial Day with the NASCAR Chicago Street Team and the Chicago History Museum!
Historical Alliance | Paper Conservation Lab Tour
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILHistorical Alliance donors are invited to tour our Paper Conservation Lab with CHM conservator for paper and photographs Liz Sorokin!
Summer Screenings | Klondike
The Chicago History Museum is excited to be a host again for Summer Screenings, Cinema/Chicago’s annual free film series!
Summer Screenings | All of a Sudden
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThe Chicago History Museum is excited to be a host again for Summer Screenings, Cinema/Chicago’s annual free film series!
Featured
Lecture | Finding Purpose Through Intersectional Student Activism
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILJoin us as Pemon Rami, a Chicago native and Black culture advocate, shares about his decades-long and multifaceted activism for Black lives.
The Costume Council Presents: A Presentation by Tziporah Salamon
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThe Costume Council invites you to a presentation by style icon Tziporah Salamon, author of The Art of Dressing: Ageless, Timeless, Original Style.
Summer Screenings | Perfect 10
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThe Chicago History Museum is excited to be a host again for Summer Screenings, Cinema/Chicago’s annual free film series!
Partner Event | A Salute to Dave Truitt
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThe Chicago History Museum cordially invites you to the inaugural presentation of the John Callaway Documentary Award to Dave Truitt for his commitment to documentaries that celebrate and preserve the history of Illinois, Chicago, and the surrounding area.
Member Event | History of Motorsports
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILCHM members are invited to a panel discussion with Julie Giese, Stan Kalwasinski, Pete Pistone, Shermann “Dilla” Thomas!
Summer Screenings | Lies We Tell
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILThe Chicago History Museum is excited to be a host again for Summer Screenings, Cinema/Chicago’s annual free film series!
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.
