Chicago History Museum

The Chicago History Museum offers exhibitions and public programs that share Chicago’s stories, illuminating the city’s past, engaging visitors in the city’s present, and pointing to Chicago’s bright future. Storytelling is at the core of who we are as humans, and it is how we learn, identify ourselves, and connect to others. In “American Medina: Stories of Muslim Chicago”, diverse stories of life experiences of Muslim people living in Chicago are shared in order to build connections in our communities through listening and understanding. High fashion and every day garments track how Hollywood’s glamorous reach extended to all classes. “Silver Screen to Mainstream: American Fashion in the 1930s and 40s” tells a tale of making it big, making do, and maintaining appearances during a tumultuous era in American History. Chicago’s legacy as a vibrant center of streamlined design is highlighted in “Modern by Design: Chicago Streamlines America”. Permanent exhibitions include Chicago: Crossroads of America, Facing Freedom, Sensing Chicago, and Lincoln’s Chicago. Visit Chicagohistory.org or call 312-642-4600 for visitor information and for a full schedule of museum public programs and events.