Chicago History Museum
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
The Chicago History Museum preserves, displays, and interprets millions of artifacts tied to Chicago and broader U.S. history. Through its exhibitions and interpretive programming, the institution helps visitors understand the past, reflect on present-day issues, and inform ideas about the future. It aims to connect audiences with historical narratives and invites participation in history making. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the museum operates within the museums and historical sites sector as a mid-sized cultural organization serving the public and educational audiences. In 2024, it launched Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art, an exhibition exploring protest art from the 1960s and 1970s. The institution's work centers on providing context for significant moments in local and national history.