- July 26, 2026
Public Enemy Number One: The Complicated Historical Legacy of John Dillinger
Jojo Galvan Mora, CHM Digital Humanities Curator, writes about how John Dillinger’s early years influenced the outcome of his life and how his death changed
Chicago History Museum Unveils Third “US at 250: Civic Action in Chicago” Installation
Barrett Keithley’s “The People, We Are: A Living Reflection on the U.S. Constitution” now open to the public CHICAGO (July 21, 2026) – As part of its “US at
Resources on Rudy Lozano – Chicago History Museum
Categories: Historic Events, People, and Milestones Tags: Aquí en Chicago; Latine history; Rudy Lozano Resources on Rudy Lozano By: Heidi Samuelson Jul 17 2026 Rudy
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