About
Presidential garments reveal how conservation, politics and public memory meet in the museum collection.
Historic garments become a practical look at how museums preserve the material side of presidential history.
Good to know
- The exhibition is on the museum's second floor.
- It opened October 24, one week before this board.
Going? Keep it.
Also in Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Common questions
Is this a temporary exhibition?
Yes. The Chicago History Museum identifies it as a temporary second-floor exhibition.
When did it open?
Saturday, October 24, 2026.