General Admission
General Admission to the museum includes all permanent and temporary exhibitions. Check out all of our exhibitions
Glitterati on the Gold Coast Walking Tour
Whisk away to a time when Chicago's rich and famous caroused on the coast.
Historic Old Town Walking Tour
From postfire recovery to the hub of Chicago bohemianism in the 1960s and 1970s, Old Town Reveals diverse stories about the city's past. Highlights include a shelter cottage, St. Michael's Church, the Midwest Buddhist Temple, and numerous historic residences.
Tour Union Station
Take a closer look at one of America’s last great railway terminals, which bustles with activity day and night. Find out why it was once called “a city within a city” and learn the hidden stories the go unseen by thousands each day.
Sheffield Stroll Walking Tour
Explore the history of the Sheffield/DePaul neighborhood, from its earliest German settlers to today's well-heeled residents.
History Happy Hour
Sick of the same old after-work grind? Grab your pals and head on over for History Happy Hour!
General admission is free for Illinois residents on Tuesday evenings; purchase a ticket to History Happy Hour to enhance your experience.
Join us, raise a glass, and learn more about this city you love!
Must be 21+ to purchase a ticket to History Happy Hour. Ticket includes two complimentary drinks, and Museum admission.
General admission is free for Illinois residents on Tuesday evenings; purchase a ticket to History Happy Hour to enhance your experience.
Join us, raise a glass, and learn more about this city you love!
Must be 21+ to purchase a ticket to History Happy Hour. Ticket includes two complimentary drinks, and Museum admission.
Member Open House
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With millions of items in our care, we can show only a small percentage at a time, but members get the change to go behind the scenes and see artifacts not on view to the public.
With millions of items in our care, we can show only a small percentage at a time, but members get the change to go behind the scenes and see artifacts not on view to the public.
Member Event: Meet & Greet with Charles E Bethea
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Get to know CHM director of curatorial affairs Charles E Bethea, one of our newest staff members, in a casual interview with vice president of interpretation and education John Russick. Bethea has a long and impressive professional history working in museum curation, exhibtions, collections, and more.
Get to know CHM director of curatorial affairs Charles E Bethea, one of our newest staff members, in a casual interview with vice president of interpretation and education John Russick. Bethea has a long and impressive professional history working in museum curation, exhibtions, collections, and more.