Our History

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Milestones

January 2023

The first “meeting of the whole committee” occurs, which was a convening of people who worked on the Energy Revolution exhibit at the Chicago Architecture Center, members of ChiCarbonistas, and others who wanted to develop a brand new climate action museum.

April 2023

The Climate Action Museum holds its first fundraising party on Earth Day.

June 2023

The Climate Action Museum has a grand opening party on the summer solstice.

October 2023

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago recognized the Climate Action Museum’s opening and mission. (See photos below).

April 2024

Climate Action Museum hosts the first annual Climate Action Hero Awards, on the one-year anniversary of its first fundraising party.

July 2024

The Climate Action Museum signs agreement to remain at 300 S Riverside for 3 years.