The Chicago History Museum
Founded in 1856 and incorporated as a non-profit organization under the laws of the state of Illinois in 1857, the Chicago Historical Society (CHS) is the city’s oldest cultural institution and home to millions of historical objects, images, and documents. Nationally recognized for its holdings, CHS is devoted to collecting, interpreting, and presenting the rich multicultural history of Chicago, as well as selected areas of American history. In 2006, following an extensive building renovation and rebranding initiative, CHS created a new public identity for itself as the Chicago History Museum (CHM), which operates as the building and institutional public presence under the auspices and legal oversight of CHS.
Board of Trustees
Chicago Historical Society Board of Trustees
Awards
Professional and civic awards granted to the Museum
Making History Awards
Making History Award Honorees, 1995–2015
Annual Report
The 2014–15 Chicago History Museum Annual Report (Interactive)
The 20d14–15 Chicago History Museum Annual Report (Print version)
Key Documents
Chicago History Museum Strategic Plan
Chicago History Museum Collection Policy
Chicago History Museum Code of Ethics
