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Tours
Brick of Chicago Summer Walking Tours
May 15, June 26, July 17, August 7, September 4 Read below for tour times.
Get outside this Drie-Summer with legendary brick expert Will Quam, who will guide you around the Driehaus Museum neighborhood to see artful examples of brick and terra cotta.
Lecture Exhibition
Introducing Chicago Collects | With Exhibition Curator Elyse Zorn Karlin
Thursday, May 23 6:00-7:00pm
Revel in the sumptuousness of our new exhibition Chicago Collects: Jewelry in Perspective, with a behind-the-scenes look featuring exhibition curator Elyse Zorn Karlin in conversation with Driehaus Museum Executive Director Lisa Key.
Lecture Exhibition Virtual
Jewelry in Perspective Virtual Conference
June 1 and 2 Starts at 1 PM EDT both days
In conjunction with the exhibition Chicago Collects: Jewelry in Perspective, opening May 24, this virtual conference will feature exhibition curator Elyse Zorn Karlin among other experts to discuss late 19th and 20th century American and European jewelry.
Lecture Exhibition Festivities
Baubles & Bubbles
Wednesday, June 5 6:00-7:30pm
Grab a glass of bubbly and join Chicago jewelry designers for a fun and festive evening.
Exhibition
Jewelry Heist Night Film Series: Rififi
Wednesday, June 12 6:00-8:30 PM
It’s Jewelry Heist Night at the Driehaus Museum! Join us for a screening of the classic heist film, 1955’s film Rififi.
Tours
Walking Chicago's Alleys
June 15, July 13, August 17, September 28 11:00-12:30 pm
Get outside this Drie-Summer and see Chicago architecture from a new perspective on this alleyway walking tour.
Exhibition
Jewelry Heist Night Film Series: Murph the Surf
Wednesday, July 31 6:00-8:30 PM
Our summer jewelry heist series continues with a screening of the 1975 film Murph the Surf.
Exhibition
Jewelry Heist Night Film Series: Topkapi
Thursday, August 15 6:00-8:30 PM
Jewelry Heist Night returns with a screening of the 1964 film Topkapi.
Exhibition
Jewelry Heist Night Film Series: Ocean's Eight
Monday, September 16 6:00-8:15 PM
Jewelry Heist Night continues with a screening of 2018’s Ocean’s Eight.