Chicago History Museum

Located at the southern edge of Lincoln Park, the Chicago History Museum showcases the city's vibrant past through engaging multimedia exhibits, historic photos, and rare artifacts. Highlights include the compelling Great Chicago Fire display, Abraham Lincoln memorabilia, and galleries celebrating local architecture and music. It offers an engaging and family-friendly deep dive into the events that shaped modern Chicago.

Expert notes

• Visit https://www.chicagohistory.org/events/ to check out the special events. A maximum group size of 50 is allowed; one adult for every nine students in grades 2–12 is required.

Features

• Educational Workshops
• Exhibitions
• Family Fun
• People Watching
• Private Events
• Walking Around
• Wheelchair Accessible

Special occasion reservations

Submit an event inquiry at https://www.chicagohistory.org/events/host-an-event/event-inquiry/ for hosting an event (corporate, weddings, meetings, etc.). Visit https://www.chicagohistory.org/events/host-an-event/ for additional details.