- July 5, 2026
Chicago History Museum Offers Free Admission Tuesday, June 30 Due to Extreme Heat
Museum opens its doors to all Illinois residents at no cost to provide a cool, welcoming space during the anticipated extreme heat. CHICAGO (June 29, 2026) – The Chicago
Chicago History Museum Once Again Offers Free Admission Due to Extreme Heat on Thursday, July 2
Museum opens its doors to all Illinois residents at no cost to provide a cool, welcoming space during the anticipated extreme heat. CHICAGO (July 1, 2026)
A New Look for ARCHIE, the Abakanowicz Research Center’s Online Catalog
We are pleased to announce that the Chicago History Museum has migrated ARCHIE, the Abakanowicz Research Center’s (ARC) online catalog for searching the Museum’s research
Public Places to Sacred Spaces: Commemorating the 1926 International Eucharistic Congress
This year marks the centennial of the 28th International Eucharistic Congress, which was held in Chicago from June 20 to 24, 1926. In this blog
CHM Celebrates 250th Anniversary of the United States With a Day of 4th of July Activities and the Reopening of “Facing Freedom” Exhibition
On July 4, 2026, the Chicago History Museum will welcome visitors of all ages for a day of celebrations, present newly featured stories of freedom
Sweet 15, the Quinceañera – Chicago History Museum
Spring is in the air. And that means it’s time for full skirts and photo sessions as young people across the area begin celebrating their
Chicago History Museum to Honor Blues Legend Buddy Guy and Civic, Business Leaders at 2026 Making History Awards
Buddy Guy, Debra Cafaro, Fred Eychaner, Linda Johnson Rice and John McCarter Jr. to be recognized for shaping Chicago’s cultural and economic legacy. CHICAGO (May
Chicago History Museum and the Dave Truitt Historical Film Series present the premiere of “Holding Pattern”
CHICAGO (May 29, 2026) – The Chicago History Museum in association with the Dave Truitt Historical Film Series is proud to host the free premiere screening of the documentary
Arcturus and Art Deco: The Opening of the 1933 World’s Fair
On May 27, 1933, the second world’s fair set in Chicago opened to colorful fanfare in the midst of the Great Depression. In this blog
The Dominican Story in Chicago
As part of our Aquí en Chicago exhibition, which traces the lives of Latino/a/e communities in Chicago, our blog post series by guest authors highlights