Chicago History Museum History Happy Hour Series.
When: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 5:30PM-7:30PM
Where: 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600
General admission is free for Illinois residents on Tuesday evenings; purchase a ticket to History Happy Hour to include the booze.
Each month History Happy Hour features rotating beverage partners and unique explorations of the Museum.
Must be 21+ to purchase a ticket to History Happy Hour. Ticket includes KOVAL tasting (whiskey, gin, and liqueurs) and one craft beer. Tickets $10 through May 19; $15 through May 23. Guide to Chicago History Museum.
Flash tours
There will also be 15-minute ‘flash tours,” which will give visitors quick tours of exhibition spaces, said Emily Osborne, a museum spokeswoman.
The tour themes are:
Little Black Books and Bunnies — Chicago’s Playboy Past: See items from the career of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, who was born in Chicago and launched the magazine here.
Make it Rain: A look at the museum’s “Chicago: Crossroads of America” exhibit with a focus on fashion.
ABOUT THE CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM
The Chicago History Museum, a major museum and research center for Chicago and American history, is located at 1601 N. Clark Street. The Museum has dedicated more than a century to celebrating and sharing Chicago’s stories through dynamic exhibitions, tours, publications, special events and programming. The Museum collects and preserves millions of artifacts, documents and images to help audiences connect to the city and its history. The Chicago History Museum gratefully acknowledges the support of the Chicago Park District on behalf of the people of Chicago. The Chicago History Museum is a 2016 winner of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the highest award given to these institutions for their community engagement and having an impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
