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History Exhibition

Chicago History Museum

Open

Lincoln Park, Chicago

🎵"got my toe a tappin" (Blues section)
🚗Check out the vintage cars and old L car
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Great for families, lots of hands-on activities for kids

Step into Chicago's epic story at this engaging museum where the Great Fire, old L cars, and civil rights history come alive through hands-on exhibits and thoughtful storytelling. From vintage vehicles to immersive dioramas, every corner reveals something that'll make you see the city differently.

Interactive exhibits
Chicago history
Family-friendly
Civil rights stories

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Upcoming events at Chicago History Museum

Wednesday, Nov 4
Members’ Annual Meeting: Threads of a Nation

Members’ Annual Meeting: Threads of a Nation

November 4 at 5:30pm

Lincoln Park

Presidential fashion, insider access

Saturday, Nov 7
Educator Workshop | Threads of a Nation: Preserving Presidential Clothing

Educator Workshop | Threads of a Nation: Preserving Presidential Clothing

November 7 at 9:30am

Lincoln Park

Fashion conservation for teachers

Sunday, Nov 8
“Aquí en Chicago” Closing Program

“Aquí en Chicago” Closing Program

November 8 at 12pm

Lincoln Park

Exhibition closing celebration

Book Tickets

What are you into?

  • Interactive exhibits
  • Chicago history
  • Family-friendly
  • Civil rights stories
  • Lincoln Park
  • Chicago