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Chicago activists in the 1960s and ’70s used design to create powerful imagery to amplify their visions for social change. See more than 100 posters, fliers, signs, and more from the era, expressing often radical ideas about race, war, gender equality, and sexuality that challenged mainstream culture of the time.
As racism, war, gender inequality, and LGBTQIA+ discrimination remain...
Chicago activists in the 1960s and ’70s used design to create powerful imagery to amplify their visions for social change. See more than 100 posters, fliers, signs, and more from the era, expressing often radical ideas about race, war, gender equality, and sexuality that challenged mainstream culture of the time.
As racism, war, gender inequality, and LGBTQIA+ discrimination remain enduring issues shaped by today’s complex world, also see works from a new generation of artivists upholding the city’s rich legacy of protest art to fight for social change.
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Chicago History Museum: Entry Ticket
- Entrance to the Chicago History Museum
- Access to permanent and temporary exhibitions
What's on
Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s-70s (Until 30 May 2025)
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective (Until 27 July 2025)
Other exhibitions at Chicago History Museum
Chicago History Museum
The Chicago History Museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich history of Chicago, Illinois. Originally founded in 1856 as the Chicago Historical Society, the museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs that tell the story of the city and its people.
Visitors to the museum can explore a range of exhibits and displays, including interactive exhibits on Chicago's role in the Civil Rights Movement, the city's contributions to the arts and entertainment, and the history of Chicago's neighborhoods. The museum also displays a collection of over 50,000 historical objects, including furniture, clothing, and other artifacts that offer a glimpse into daily life in Chicago throughout its history.
Through its exhibits, collections, and educational programs, the Chicago History Museum seeks to engage visitors of all ages in a deeper understanding of the city's past, present, and future.
Opening hours
Tuesday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
Wednesday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
Thursday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
Friday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
Saturday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
Sunday | 12:00 - 17:00 |
Monday | Closed |