From a news release
CHICAGO ( December 16, 2011 ) — Become a Chicago history aficionado and impress your family this holiday season by visiting the Chicago History Museum. Experience the Windy City's exhilarating history with exhibitionsthat are uniquely Chicago including Charles James: Genius Deconstructed, Out in Chicago and the last chance to see My Chinatown at the Museum.
Chicago is second to none when it comes to fashion, and that has never been truer at the Chicago History Museum.Charles James: Genius Deconstructed explores the history of couturier Charles James and why nearly 40 years after his death he is still a relevant force in the world of fashion. The exhibition, featuring approximately 15 of James' most iconic designs from 1928 - 1958, will be on display through April 16, 2012.
My Chinatown, the Museum's first-ever multimedia theater experience, features real people and real places, revealing a side of Chinatown most visitors do not see. Each performance runs 20 minutes with an intermission, rotating between highlighted artifacts on stage, personal recordings on video and sounds of the iconic neighborhood. Visit the Museum this holiday season before the exhibition closes on January 2, 2012.
Out in Chicago has explored a largely uncharted part of our shared past and is now coming to a triumphant end. The exhibition explores 150 years of urban history through the lens of gender, sexuality, and nonconformity using four themes—individuals and their bodies, family and home, communities and political action to present the city's diverse LGBT history. Out in Chicago is part of a continuing series about the city's communities. Make sure to visit this acclaimed exhibition before it closes on March 26, 2012.
Don't forget to check out the Museum Store and give the gift of history this holiday. Your purchase helps support the Chicago History Museum and its collection of over 22 million artifacts. Don't worry about shipping your gift of Chicago history. If your order is shipped within Illinois by December 21 or shipping to any other location in the continental United States by December 18, we will guarantee delivery by December 23. For special requests, please call 312-799-2262.
There has never been a better time than now to become a member of the Chicago History Museum. Membership benefits include unlimited access to the Museum and Research Center along with a fresh lineup of programs and benefits guaranteed to make a timeless gift this holiday season. Visit us for more information atchicagohistory.org
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The Chicago History Museum, a major museum and research center for Chicago and American history, is located at 1601 N. Clark Street. The Museum can be reached by CTA buses 11, 22, 36, 72, 151, and 156. Parking is conveniently located one block north of the Museum at Clark and LaSalle Streets ( enter on Stockton Drive ) . Admission to the Museum is $14 for Adults with audio tour, $12 for Seniors and Students with audio tour and free for Children 12 years and younger.
