Special Events
Chicago Humanities Festival
This fall’s festival focuses on the body, a broad topic that gives way to a fascinating range of programs presented by musicians, artists, scientists, historians, and more. During the two-week festival, three events will take place at the Museum.
Chicago Television
For decades, the Chicago market was the leading producer of innovative, entertaining and memorable programming. Its airwaves have been home to a wealth of talented performers and iconic programs that have made the city one of the country’s greatest television towns. Join us as we relive and celebrate the tradition of excellence that produced so many fond memories for millions of Chicagoans. In collaboration with the Museum of Broadcast Communications
FashioNext
FashioNext is an ongoing, ground-breaking fashion design competition featuring established Chicago designers. Participants are challenged to design garments inspired by select pieces from the costume collection of the Chicago History Museum.
Food Revolution
Deceiving food product labels, the introduction of genetically modified organisms into our food, the re-engineering of livestock, chemical-filled processed foods–the list goes on and on. These are all part of our current reality in the food industry and they are becoming a growing concern amongst farmers, nutritionists, scientists, and consumers. Join us this October for a series of events to help better inform you on the truth behind food.
In the K/Now
Journalist Laura Washington moderates this monthly series that explores contemporary issues affecting life in Chicago.
Refund Policy:
Refunds for a tour will be given in the form of tour credit which can
be applied to another tour. Credit will be given with a minimum of two
weeks notice prior to the day of the tour. No exceptions.
Sign Language Interpretation:
The Chicago History Museum is happy to offer sign language
interpretation at any of its public programs. Please contact the Public
Programs Manager, at least 48 hours prior to the day of the event in
order to accommodate this request 312.642.4600