Chicago History Museum
Family Day: Back Home: Polish Chicago
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesBack Home: Polish Chicago opens today! Through the lens of Chicagoโs Polish communities, the exhibition follows the journeys immigrants have taken to get to the city, explores the ways they have established themselves in its neighborhoods, and examines the duality of feeling a deep connection to two places at once. Join us for a Family...
Family Event: AAPI Heritage Month
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesCelebrate Chicagoโs Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community with us. AAPI Heritage Month takes place in May to commemorate two dates: May 7, 1843, when the first Japanese immigrant arrived in the US, and May 10, 1869, when the transcontinental railroad, which was built by numerous Chinese immigrant workers, was completed. Included with general...
Family Event: Latinx Heritage Month
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesIn 1968, Hispanic Heritage Week was first observed under the directive of President Lyndon Johnson. Twenty years later, in 1988 under President Ronald Reagan, the week was expanded to a full month of honoring the cultures, contributions, and collective actions of people of Latinx descent. Celebrated from September 15 to October 15, the first day...
CICFF40 Opening Night
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin FACETS family and friends to kick off the 40th Annual Chicago International Children's Film Festival (CICFF40). The largest and longest running childrenโs film festival in the United States, Opening Night will feature a SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE by Academy Award winning filmmaker, Matthew Cherry (Hair Love, Young Love), who will be honored for his contributions...
Animation Celebration
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesAre you an animation fan? Do you want to learn more about hand-drawn, computer based, 3-D animation? JOIN US for a day dedicated to celebrating the art of animation with 2 film screenings of the best, new animation from around the world! And stick around for ANIMATION STATIONS, included with your movie or Museum ticket!...
Family Event: Native American Heritage Month
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesDid you know that Chicago is home to one of the largest urban Indigenous populations in the US, with more than 65,000 Native Americans living in the metropolitan area? Join us to celebrate the cityโs vibrant Native communities and a history that spans centuries. Included with general admission; RSVP not required.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemorative Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us to celebrate the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This family-friendly day features musical performances, interactive activities, community organizations, and more! Included with admission, which is FREE for Illinois residents on this day. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate Martin Luther...
Family Event: Presidentsโ Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesOur family-friendly Presidentsโ Day event features hands-on activities designed for families with young children. Let our nationโs leader know what youโre thinking with our โLetter to the Presidentโ activity. All letters will be mailed to the White House. Included with admission, which is FREE for Illinois residents on this day.
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