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This month, the Chicago History Museum will proudly present the sixteenth annual Making History Awards at the Palmer House. This event will celebrate the accomplishments of three individuals and one corporation for their historic contributions to the city and nation. By identifying extraordinary awardees each year, the CHM hopes to make history more personal and emphasize how history is a living and breathing part of our lives.

In addition to the Making History Awards, the CHM has some great events happening in the month of May, including the lecture Making Sense of the Census, Project Sunday’s showing of documentary films, and many others.  We’ve been working on our monthly handbill distribution for CHM, delivering materials throughout Chicago. Be sure to grab one and check out what’s happening!

Please visit www.chicagohs.org for more information.

This past Friday marked the debut of the Museum of Science and Industry’s new logo, and the start of their new marketing campaign. Complete with a 30 second commercial, the new marketing initiative is focusing on raising the awareness of MSI, and their new exhibits. Check out the new ad spot here, and see how the Museum will transform you!

Visit www.msichicago.org for more information.

The start of fall brings some interesting exhibitions and events to the Chicago History Museum.  October will see the start of  the new exhibit Abraham Lincoln Transformed, which explores the impact of Lincoln’s decision to ban slavery.  Benito Juarez and the Making of Modern Mexico takes an in-depth look at the Mexican president, and how he transformed Mexico into a modern republic. Also, be sure to check out the film Mexico’s White House, and Rubin Castillo’s lecture, Lincoln’s Leadership for a Multicultural World as well.

Visit www.chicagohistory.org for more information.

It’s been a long time coming, but this Saturday, the highly anticipated Modern Wing of the Art Institute opens to the public.  If you live in the city, then you’ve watched as the construction took place right before your eyes.  Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano, the Modern Wing provides a new home for the museum’s collection of 20th- and 21st-century art. Nearly a decade in the making, this 264,000 square-foot building increases the size of the Art Institute by a third, making it the second largest art museum in the United States. Be sure to check it out!

The Modern Wing of the Art Institute opens on May 16th.