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

¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 Roosevelt ID and receive complimentary access to the museum’s 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’s importance as a railroad hub. 

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

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

Related News ...

Portrait image of Nancy Inkertisah, Director of Career Services

The Director of Career Services at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ is dedicated to helping students transition from academic to professional success.

Selfie image of Cesar Gonzales, Honors participant and English major at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ

The Chicago native and Honors Program participant reflects on the relationships he developed at Roosevelt that shaped his academic journey and future aspirations.

Ryan Amare and Emelia Shankman standing in a group with other authors in the Chicago campus's Sullivan Room

MFA candidates Ryan Amare and Emelia Shankman presented excerpts from their graduate thesis projects in the Chicago campus’s historic Sullivan Rooms.