The Chicago History Museum's new "Us at 250" exhibition uses art and historical documents to examine America's founding ideals, their lasting impact, and ongoing issues of justice, displacement, and ...

Chicago is home to some of the country's best museums, like the Field Museum and the Art Institute of Chicago. While these museums are certainly worth a visit, a smaller and more underrated museum can ...

A new exhibit at the Chicago History Museum highlights the history of the city's Latino population. The exhibit, called "Aqui en Chicago," has been in the making for six years after students from ...

In 2019, Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy students saw a need for more Latino representation at the museum. Their dream has been realized with “Aquí en Chicago," which opened Saturday. 🎧 ...

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The head of the Chicago History Museum is departing his post after nearly five years, the museum announced Wednesday. Donald E. Lassere served as the museum’s president and CEO since April 2021. In a ...

Explore Chicago's history for free this week and again at the end of the month. The Chicago History Museum is offering free entry for Illinois residents from January 19 to the 23. There are also free ...

CHICAGO - As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the Chicago History Museum is asking visitors to look beyond the fireworks, flags, and celebrations and take a deeper look at the ...