New Experiences for Middle School

Enrich your field trip with these self-guided experiences. Designed especially for middle-school students, the activities complement the Museum’s exhibitions.

Chicago: Crossroads of America

Enhance your time in the exhibition Crossroads with these self-guided role-play activities.

Next Stop: 'L' Ride Home from the Fair

Climb aboard Chicago’s first ‘L’ car and imagine riding home from a visit to the 1893 world’s fair in Jackson Park. Using character cards, students assume turn-of-the-century personas and engage their seatmates in conversations about their favorite parts of the fair.

Jazz talk

Take a seat in the Jazz and Blues Club to enjoy rare footage of legendary Chicago performers. Jazz Talk cards challenge students to use period slang to step back into the Roaring Twenties.