Chicago History Museum Events

09/15/2020

New offering alert!

CHM is proud to present our Micro Meetings package! Email [email protected] for more info!

08/13/2020

New exciting Chicago History Museum Virtual Chicago History Group Presentations!

#museumsathome #chicago

07/08/2020

We are so excited to welcome visitors back in the building!

Say hello to history again! From the moment we closed our doors, we convened a Museum-wide team dedicated to designing a safe and engaging experience for our guests. In order to do this, we've made some changes to our guidelines, building, and exhibitions to protect visitors and staff, so your visit may look and feel a little different from before. To purchase your tickets and read about our new safety protocols and cleaning procedures, visit our website: https://hubs.ly/H0sjgpH0

06/23/2020

Photos from Chicago History Museum Events's post

05/13/2020

It seems like a lifetime ago, but 2020 weddings did happen! Vanessa and Stevie’s January nuptials really showed off the Morse Genius Chicago Room

Caterer: Food For Thought
Photographer: Hinterland Stills
Floral: #ThistleandPlume

04/15/2020

Your Day by MK - Chicago History Museum Wedding

We loved everything about Meg and Jake's January wedding! Check out Your Day by MK's blog post all about it. #WeddingCrushWednesday

A Chicago winter wedding at the historic and beautiful Chicago History Museum.

04/09/2020

One of the few spaces in the museum today designed by the original architects of the Chicago Historical Society, the Robinson Gallery can be utilized for bars, escort card table, guest book, or sweets table.

One of the few spaces in the museum today designed by the original architects of the Chicago Historical Society, the Robinson Gallery can be utilized for bars, escort card table, guest book, or sweets table.

04/02/2020

The south side of our Chicago Room is a gorgeous location for an indoor ceremony. The amount of natural light varies by the time of year, but our lighted stained glass panels look great at any time!

The south side of our Chicago Room is a gorgeous location for an indoor ceremony. The amount of natural light varies by the time of year, but our lighted stained glass panels look great at any time!

03/24/2020

Chicago History Museum

We're in this together. The Chicago History Museum is contributing to the fight against COVID-19 by donating a large number of gloves, N95 face masks, aprons, eyewear, and other personal protection equipment (PPE) to Cook County Health. Our collections staff uses PPEs when handling artifacts that could have been treated with hazardous substances, possibly have toxic molds or fungi, and to protect artifacts from oils and other materials. #CoronaVirusChallenge https://hubs.ly/H0nQHGp0

03/20/2020

Chicago History Museum

Not to be outdone by our museum friends!

Guess who we caught sneaking around the Museum? Looks like Peloton 1860s-style + a good walk is helping Honest Abe stay fit because he couldn't let Sue at the Field Museum and the penguins at Shedd Aquarium have all the fun. Learn more about our sixteenth president in our online exhibitions. #MuseumFromHome #onepeloton http://www.chicagohistory.org/exhibitions/

03/17/2020

We wanted to share this blog post from our friend Kate at Chicago Vintage Weddings She has some great advice and insight on wedding planning in the midst of COVID-19.

Our building might be closed, but our Special Events team is still working. Please reach out with any questions - [email protected]

https://www.chicagovintageweddings.com/post/love-in-the-time-of-coronavirus

03/12/2020

Wishing we were having a lunch as good as yesterday with the Paramount team! @ Paramount Events Chicago

03/03/2020

Giving Day: Envision History

Tomorrow, the Chicago History Museum is hosting our first-ever Giving Day on March 4, 2020 – the day Chicago turns 183! We’ve got a big goal that fits our bold city – to raise $50,000 in one day to support our mission to share Chicago’s stories. Let’s make this birthday one for the history books! Check out our video: chicagohistory.org/giving-day.

On March 4, 2020, the Chicago History Museum is hosting its first Giving Day--Envision History-- to raise $50,000 in one day.

01/14/2020

Illinois M+E Best of 2020 Awards

We're so honored! The Chicago History Museum has been nominated, among several other notable event spaces in the city, in Illinois Meetings + Events Magazine Best of 2020 contest.

We are featured under the “Best Historic or Cultural Venue” category.

We'd appreciate so much if you could vote for us!

• Step 1: Follow this link: https://bit.ly/37hJ13k
• Step 2: Complete at least 10 voting choices in the ballot
o NOTE: Our category is the 11th choice on the page. You MUST complete 10 total for your vote to be submitted.
• Step 3: SUBMIT
• Step 4: Share the voting link on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to encourage friends and family to participate and increase our chances!

Please cast your vote(s) before January 24th!

Welcome to the Illinois Meetings + Events Best of 2020 readers' choice awards voting form! The 15th annual Illinois M+E Best of 2020 readers' choice awards are voted on solely by you, our readers, so make sure to cast your vote today! The Rules: - Voting is limited to one vote per email address - Vo...

01/05/2020

First wedding of 2020 for such a wonderful couple with superb taste. Congrats Vanessa and Stevie!

Caterer: @fftchicago
Floral: @thistleandplume
Furniture and Bars: @boweryandbash
Tables and Chairs: @hallsrental
Linen: @bbjlinen
DJ: @okynemedialab
@ Chicago History Museum

12/19/2019

Meeting Space with Historic Feel in Lincoln Park in Chicago

Daytime meeting space! Have you seen our historical Mandel Room? Check out its listing on Peerspace along with our other spaces!

***The listed price is for daytime (9am - 5pm) bookings only. Please inquire for pricing and details for bookings ending past 5pm.***

12/17/2019

Chicago's most beautiful places to get married

Thanks, Curbed Chicago! We also think we're one of Chicago's most beautiful places to get married, but we're glad you agree!

Looking for an unforgettable Chicago wedding venue? Start here.

11/27/2019

Our #WeddingCrushWednesday is Nora and Dan's September day! When they asked about switching things up and getting married on our steps, we couldn't wait to see how it would look. Revel Decor nailed it!
Photo: Ashley Bosnick Photography
Caterer: Blue Plate Chicago
Planner: Clover Events

11/12/2019

Fall Chicago Illinois Wedding — Destination Wedding Blog, Honeymoon, Travel - Trendy Bride

Today's weather is making us nostalgic for fall already and Kim and Rich's photos from last October are not helping! Thanks to Trendy Bride for featuring us!
Planner: Storybook Weddings Chicago
Caterer: Blue Plate Chicago
Florist: Life in Bloom
Photographer: Bonphotage Photography

Fall Chicago Illinois Wedding. From the bride: Rich and I both grew up in Geneva, Illinois and we have known each other since middle school. Although we were friends, we did not start dating until we started college at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

10/04/2019

We were honored to host former @chicagomuseum President and current @smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III as the first stop on his “A Fool’s Errand” book tour detailing the founding and building of @nmaahc . @ Chicago History Museum

09/20/2019

We enjoyed hosting Washington University in St. Louis for their info session!

09/04/2019

On this #WeddingCrushWednesday, we're crushing hard on Sam and Sam's wedding this past June!
Photos: Tim Tab Studios
Planner: Wrap It Up Parties
Catering: Limelight Catering
Floral: Steve's Flower Market
Band: Rendezvous Music

08/23/2019

Chicago History Museum Wedding — Destination Wedding Blog, Honeymoon, Travel - Trendy Bride

We're excited to be featured in Trendy Bride!
Photographer: Sarah Sunstrom Photography
Designer + Stylist: Abbitt Collective
Rentals: Tablescapes Event Rentals
Florist: Local Blooms
Cake: Flourish Cake Design
Paper Goods: Sarah Ann Design
Table Linen: La Tavola Fine Linen

Chicago History Museum Wedding. This romantic, spring wedding shoot took place within the beautiful, historic walls of the Chicago History Museum. Inspired by 1900's Chicago fashion, the color palette is full life in tones of blue, pink, green, yellow, and peach.

08/14/2019

Summer's not over yet, but Diana and Kyle's photos from last September have us looking forward to fall!
Photographer: Clary Pfeiffer Photography
Planner: Soirée weddings & events
Caterer: Food For Thought
Florist: Fragrant Design
Band: Bluewater Kings Band
#WeddingCrushWednesday

08/12/2019

22 Amazing Museum Wedding Venues for Every Style

Thank you to WeddingWire for counting us among their favorite museum wedding venues!

Whether you love art, science, or history, there's definitely a museum wedding venue to suit your interest. Check out some of our favorites!

08/04/2019

What a beautiful origami centerpiece for Julie and James wedding!

07/18/2019

Remember when it snowed at the end of April? We sure do! Samantha and Zach had the most gorgeous spring wedding all indoors

Photographer: @mmmols
Floral: @stevesflowermarket
Caterer: @fftchicago
Lounge Furniture: @chivintagewed
Rentals: @hallsrental
Linen: @bbjlinen @ Chicago History Museum

07/13/2019

Kelly and Ricky’s big day could not be more beautiful! #poppinthecorc

Planner: @jpbdesigns
Caterer: @paramountevents
Florist: @flowersfordreams
Photographer: @jenniferkathrynphotography
DJ: @figmedia
Linen: @bbjlinen
Rentals: @hallsrental

07/08/2019

We loved the classic look of Ben and Kelsey's big day!

Photography: Natalie Probst Photography
Coordination: Liven It Up Events
Floral: Kloeckner Preferred Flowers
Catering: Paramount Events Chicago
Hair: Gia does hair
Makeup: Nika Vaughan, Bridal Artists
Music: Toast & Jam

06/27/2019

Who says weddings have all the fun? We are still in awe of this masterpiece for @ascocancer .

Decor and Design: @hmrdesigns
Rentals: @nuagedesignsinc @thefestivefrog
Caterer: @blueplatechicago
Lighting: @frostchicago
A/V: @freemancompany

#chicago #corporateevents

@ Chicago History Museum

06/26/2019

Our #WeddingCrushWednesday is a throwback to Samantha & Michael's 2012 wedding - congratulations on 7 years of marriage this week! We love that they used our building as a backdrop for their ceremony!

Photos: gerber + scarpelli Photography

06/24/2019

Were so happy Lauren and Mike were able to use the Plaza on Saturday! @ Chicago History Museum

04/05/2019

#FBF We always love when couples use our black and white marble floor as their color inspiration!

Photography Photography by Lauryn
Florals Stemming From Love
Planning Your Day by MK⠀
Calligraphy/Invitations KalligraphyKat⠀
Champagne Truck The Bubbly Truck⠀
Hair and Makeup Meghana Prasad Bridal Artistry
Dress S.V. Bridal⠀
Suit Formally Modern Tuxedo

This Chicago wedding is perfection 💍 ⠀
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Photography Photography by Lauryn⠀
Florals Stemming From Love⠀
Planning Your Day by MK⠀
Venue Chicago History Museum Events⠀
Calligraphy/Invitations KalligraphyKat⠀
Champagne Truck The Bubbly Truck⠀
Hair and Makeup Meghana Prasad Bridal Artistry⠀
Dress S.V. Bridal⠀
Suit @FormallyModern⠀
@ Chicago, Illinois

02/06/2019

#WeddingCrushWednesday
It's been nearly 2 months since Alyse & Andrew tied the knot! We loved their winter wedding!

Planner: Clementine Custom Events
Band: David Rothstein Music
Caterer: Food For Thought
Florist: Artistic Blooms Chicago
Photo: Henington Photography
Cake: Amy Beck Cake Design, LLC

12/19/2018

Local Love - Maria & Rob at the Chicago History Museum

Thank you ChicagoStyle Weddings Magazine & Website for featuring Maria & Rob's special day at the museum! #WeddingCrushWednesday

https://www.chicagostyleweddings.com/local-love-mar-rob-at-the-chicago-history-museum/

Maria & Rob's Big Day at the Chicago History Museum was full of tacos, live music, gourmet cookies, and plenty of old Hollywood glam. All photos by Dabble Me This. Maria (Mar) and Rob met through work in LA while Mar was living in the area and Rob was visiting