Explore, learn and interact on in-person and virtual tours of history and architecture. Top-rated, interactive virtual events uplift meetings and create connections for curious people.
1. Take a virtual museum tour Photo by Michael Tropea You know that Chicago museum you’ve always been meaning to visit? Now’s your chance. Many of the city’s top art, history, and science institutions are offeringvirtual museum tours, online exhibits, and more. Get up close and person...
Back in 1886, during a widespread worker movement for an 8-hour workday, Crane threatened to close his shop entirely rather than bow to the trend. That May, a rally in support of workers outside the Crane building turned into one of the most infamous events in the city’s history, as ...
Take time to visit TheChicago History Museum. Where else can kids dress up like a Chicago hot dog or “hear’ the Great Chicago Fire. Another favorite is thePeggy Notebaert Nature Museumin Lincoln Park where gorgeous butterflies might just land on your hand. Of course, you can’t visit Chi...
1.6 miles to McCormick Place Convention Center and is the first stop along the convention bus route; walking distance to Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, Lake Michigan, State Street shopping, Soldier’s Field and plentiful public transpor...
Take a stroll through the Lincoln Park Zoo, visit the Chicago History Museum, or grab a bite to eat at one of the many trendy restaurants in the area. With easy access to public transportation, it's a great location for commuters or anyone looking to explore all that Chicago has to offe...
Make meeting history in a Chicago landmark Make waves on a Chicago boat cruise Meet at the museum Meet the Millennium Park Connection Modern venues for small events Multisensory meetings in Chicago Only-in-Chicago unique venues Out of the box venues Outdoor meeting venues in Chicago Play ball ...
Renegade Guides are award winning entertainers, comedians, academics and nerds; this is not your average docent tour. New guides train in the Museum Hack craft for 3 months before ever leading a tour.Smart Humor, Mind Blowing Facts, Juicy Gossip If you prefer your history drunk and a little...
This site is an on-line museum that deals with the history of radio and television over a period of almost sixty years. Its focus is the studio complex the National Broadcasting Company operated in Chicago's Merchandise Mart from 1930 to 1989. You can presently take a virtual tour of these...
The Judy Chicago Portal bridges Judy Chicago collection housed in three institutions: Penn State University, the National Museum of Women in the Arts, and the Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America. Bringing together a public university library, a private institu...