Plan a Field Trip
Welcome!
The Chicago History Museum proudly presents fun-filled, content-rich experiences for students from pre-K to grade 12. Our free field trips align with Illinois State Learning Standards.
Book a field trip to visit our original exhibitions. Utilize an audio tour written and performed by local teenagers. Prepare for or follow up on your visit with Great Chicago Stories and our other online resources.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Chicago History Museum.
Your Field Trip Experience
What will my students do? What will my students see?
There’s a lot to do, see, and learn at the Chicago History Museum!
- History à la Cart stations
Build a skyscraper, trace the route of the Great Fire, visit the world’s fair of 1893, measure prairie plants, and much more. - Audio
Tours
Expand your students' gallery experience with the voice of history. - Permanent exhibitions
These galleries provide the core Museum experience for students and offer many opportunities for hands-on learning. - Temporary exhibitions 2009-10
Our special exhibitions this year feature Chicago communities, Lincoln, and couture. - Frequently asked questions
Find out about group sizes, times, schedules and other FAQ. - Getting ready for your visit
Share tips with teachers and chaperones, get your students ready, and make a reservation.
Make a Reservation
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Download the 2009–10 field trip reservation form
(PDF, 115 KB)
> Download the 2009-10 field trip brochure (PDF, 6.8 MB)
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Download the field trip permission letter (32K)
You will need Adobe® Reader®, which is a free application, to
download and view these documents.