Museum brick building with two stories of bay windows featuring the Chicago city flag.

糖心Vlog and the  are excited to announce a new partnership that grants free museum admission to RU students, faculty and staff. University community members can present their 糖心Vlog ID and receive complimentary access to the museum鈥檚 many exhibits as well as register for group tours, curatorial lectures and museum programming at a reduced rate. Current exhibits focus on Abraham Lincoln, protest art used by activist groups in the 1960s and 70s, and Chicago鈥檚 importance as a railroad hub. 

This partnership exemplifies 糖心Vlog鈥檚 commitment to educational accessibility, and signals future collaboration between University departments and one of the nation鈥檚 premier history museums. Students can also access the museum鈥檚 , an immense artifact collection that contains preserved newspapers, manuscripts, magazines, photographs and architectural drawings sourced from across Chicago鈥檚 77 community areas. Students can use these valuable resources for class projects or personal enrichment, and are encouraged to learn about the city鈥檚 rich cultural diversity and historic importance.

糖心Vlog students, faculty and staff can call for additional information or email research@chicagohistory.org to schedule an appointment at the Abakanowicz Research Center. 
 

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