Dec
15

MODIFIED HOURS

The Climate Action Museum will be open from 10AM - 11:30AM and from 2:30PM - 6PM. Admission is Free!

The museum will close between 11:30AM - 2:30PM for a private event.

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CAM MEETING OF THE WHOLE
Jan
14

CAM MEETING OF THE WHOLE

Climate Action Museum is open from 10 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission is Free!

CAM will close at 5:00 PM for our Meeting of the Whole.

RSVP HERE

This is the standing monthly meeting of CAM’s Committee of the Whole.
It is held on the second Wednesday every month.

These conversations are the heart of the CAM Community.
Feel free to invite anyone who might like to get involved.

STANDING AGENDA
  1.  Welcome and Climate New Year’s Resolutions
  2.  Board and Committee Updates
  3.  Upcoming Events
  4.  Volunteer Activities
  5.  New Business

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Dec
9

MODIFIED HOURS

The Climate Action Museum will be open from 10AM - 6PM. Admission is Free!

The museum will be open, however staff will be offsite at an event from 9:30AM - 12:30PM.

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CAM DOCENT TRAINING - Wrap Up
Dec
2

CAM DOCENT TRAINING - Wrap Up

The Climate Action Museum will be open from 10AM - 6PM. Admission is Free!

CAM DOCENT TRAINING!

RSVP HERE

We are kicking off our 2nd round of Docent Training and we’d love you to join us! The plan is to have 2 weeks in a row to immerse yourself in the material and then use the few weeks after to do buddy tours (traininees touring each other) and shadowing (traininees accompanying a current Docent). Then we'd like to have a wrap up session on November 25th. We realize this is the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, so please be sure to let us know if this works. The scheduled Docent Training Sessions are below.

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 5pm - 7pm

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 5pm - 7pm

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | 5pm - 7pm 

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Dec
2

MODIFIED HOURS

The Climate Action Museum will be open from 10AM - 2PM and then again from 4PM - 6PM. Admission is Free!

The museum will close between 2PM - 4PM for a private event.

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EMPOWERMENT COLLECTIVE - GLOBAL PRAYER DAY
Nov
28

EMPOWERMENT COLLECTIVE - GLOBAL PRAYER DAY

The Climate Action Museum will be open from 10AM - 6PM today. Admission is Free!

One of our dear partners, Empowerment Collective, will be hosting “Global Prayer Day To End Modern Slavery Now!” on November 28th and you are invited to join in. The event is purposefully held on Black Friday, a day of over consumption, to hold space for the 50+ million people in modern slavery and learn from expert speakers. Please register on Eventbrite to be a part of this first annual global event bringing awareness to this threat to human dignity and our planet.

Register Here

This is an online event.

Please note the event is being held 11am-1pm EST. Chicago is in CST so if you are in the Chicago area, the times will be 10am-12pm CST.

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Nov
13

MODIFIED HOURS

The Climate Action Museum will be open from 11AM - 5PM. Admission is Free!

We will open at 11am due to a private event and then close early at 5PM for another private event.

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Nov
13

MODIFIED HOURS

The Climate Action Museum will be open from 11AM - 5PM. Admission is Free!

We will open at 11am due to a private event, and then close early at 5PM for another private event.

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Nov
12

MODIFIED HOURS

The Climate Action Museum will be open from 10AM - 6PM. Admission is Free!

The museum will be open, however staff will be offsite at an event from 11AM - 1:30PM.

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Nov
5

MODIFIED HOURS

The Climate Action Museum will be open from 10AM - 3PM. And then again from 4:30PM - 6PM. Admission is Free!

The museum will close for a private event from 3PM - 4:30PM.

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CAM DOCENT TRAINING - Session #2
Nov
4

CAM DOCENT TRAINING - Session #2

The Climate Action Museum will be open from 10AM - 6PM. Admission is Free!

CAM DOCENT TRAINING!

RSVP HERE

We are kicking off our 2nd round of Docent Training and we’d love you to join us! The plan is to have 2 weeks in a row to immerse yourself in the material and then use the few weeks after to do buddy tours (traininees touring each other) and shadowing (traininees accompanying a current Docent). Then we'd like to have a wrap up session on November 25th. We realize this is the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, so please be sure to let us know if this works. The scheduled Docent Training Sessions are below.

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 5pm - 7pm

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 5pm - 7pm

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 5pm - 7pm 

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CAM DOCENT TRAINING - Session #1
Oct
28

CAM DOCENT TRAINING - Session #1

The Climate Action Museum will be open from 10AM - 6PM. Admission is Free!

CAM DOCENT TRAINING!

RSVP HERE

We are kicking off our 2nd round of Docent Training and we’d love you to join us! The plan is to have 2 weeks in a row to immerse yourself in the material and then use the few weeks after to do buddy tours (traininees touring each other) and shadowing (traininees accompanying a current Docent). Then we'd like to have a wrap up session on November 25th. We realize this is the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, so please be sure to let us know if this works. The scheduled Docent Training Sessions are below.

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 5pm - 7pm

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 5pm - 7pm

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 5pm - 7pm 

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MODIFIED HOURS
Oct
22

MODIFIED HOURS

The Climate Action Museum will be open from 10AM - 5PM. Admission is Free!

We will close at 5PM for our event “Going for Zero” (Carbon): A Panel and Book Signing.

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What has to change for Chicago to GET TO ZERO Carbon?

CAM is honored to host Carl Elefant FAIA author of the book “Going for Zero” for a provocative discussion on what the architecture, development, and preservation communities in Chicago need to do differently to get to zero carbon. Known worldwide for coining the phrase “the greenest building . . . is one that is already built” Carl will be joined by respondents Bonnie McDonald, and other surprise guests. Interested in buying a signed copy of the book? Come early or stick around.

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OPEN HOUSE CHICAGO
Oct
19

OPEN HOUSE CHICAGO

If you’d like to volunteer at CAM during the Open House Chicago on either Saturday or Sunday 10am-4pm please let us know!

Sign Up To Volunteer Here

We are thrilled to be participating, for the 3rd year, in the always popular Open House Chicago the weekend of September 18-19 from 10am-4pm. If you haven’t yet had a chance to come by the Climate Action Museum, this is the perfect opportunity!

A visit to the Climate Action Museum, the world's 8th climate-focused museum, is a memorable and life-altering “climate rite of passage” for all Chicagoans. Housed in the lobby of the LEED Gold certified 300 S Riverside Plaza building, the museum is dynamic and educational while inspiring both short and long-term decisions that mitigate our Climate Emergency. The Museum is conveniently located along the beautiful Chicago River and across from Union Station allowing easy access from all over the city. The mission of the Climate Action Museum is to activate a tipping point on climate mitigation in the Chicago region through education, stimulating critical thought, and inspiring and facilitating direct action.

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CANCELLED - CAM OPEN HOUSE CHICAGO
Oct
18

CANCELLED - CAM OPEN HOUSE CHICAGO

WE WILL NOT BE TAKING PART IN OPEN HOUSE CHICAGO ON SATURDAY DUE TO THE BUILDING BEING CLOSED. PLEASE JOIN US ON SUNDAY AT 10AM!

If you’d like to volunteer at CAM during the Open House Chicago on either Saturday or Sunday 10am-4pm please let us know!

Sign Up To Volunteer Here

We are thrilled to be participating, for the 3rd year, in the always popular Open House Chicago the weekend of September 18-19 from 10am-4pm. If you haven’t yet had a chance to come by the Climate Action Museum, this is the perfect opportunity!

A visit to the Climate Action Museum, the world's 8th climate-focused museum, is a memorable and life-altering “climate rite of passage” for all Chicagoans. Housed in the lobby of the LEED Gold certified 300 S Riverside Plaza building, the museum is dynamic and educational while inspiring both short and long-term decisions that mitigate our Climate Emergency. The Museum is conveniently located along the beautiful Chicago River and across from Union Station allowing easy access from all over the city. The mission of the Climate Action Museum is to activate a tipping point on climate mitigation in the Chicago region through education, stimulating critical thought, and inspiring and facilitating direct action.

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Oct
15

MODIFIED HOURS

The Climate Action Museum will be open from 10AM - 11AM, and 1PM - 5:30PM . Admission is Free!

We will close between 11AM and 1PM for a private tour and again at 5:30PM for a private event.

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CAM MEETING OF THE WHOLE
Oct
8

CAM MEETING OF THE WHOLE

Climate Action Museum is open from 10 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission is Free!

CAM will close at 5:00 PM for our Meeting of the Whole.

RSVP HERE

Do you have white LED holiday lights you can donate to CAM?  Please bring them with you for our LED Winter Wonderland.

This is the standing monthly meeting of CAM’s Committee of the Whole.
It is held on the second Wednesday every month.

These conversations are the heart of the CAM Community.
Feel free to invite anyone who might like to get involved.

STANDING AGENDA
  1.  Welcome and Introductions
  2.  Board and Committee Updates
  3.  Upcoming Events
  4.  Volunteer Activities
  5.  New Business

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Sep
25

CAM + 300SRP LUNCH & LEARN FOR TENANTS

The Climate Action Museum will be open from 10AM - 11AM and then again from 1PM - 6PM. Admission is Free!

From 11AM - 1PM we will be providing tours and lunch for tenants at 300 S Riverside Plaza. This is only open to tenants of 300SRP and will require an RSVP.

If you are a tenant at 300 South Riverside Plaza and would like more information, please email us at: admin@climateactionmuseum.org with the subject 300SRP CAM L&T.

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Sep
23

CAM + 300SRP LUNCH & LEARN FOR TENANTS

The Climate Action Museum will be open from 10AM - 11AM and then again from 1PM - 6PM. Admission is Free!

From 11AM - 1PM we will be providing tours and lunch for tenants at 300 S Riverside Plaza. This is only open to tenants of 300SRP and will require an RSVP.

If you are a tenant at 300 South Riverside Plaza and would like more information, please email us at: admin@climateactionmuseum.org with the subject 300SRP CAM L&T.

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THIRD ACT SUN DAY SOLAR FEST
Sep
21

THIRD ACT SUN DAY SOLAR FEST

Register Here

Third Act Sun Day Solar Fest

The Climate Action Museum will be taking part in the Third Act Sun Day Solar Fest on Sunday, September 21st. The festival will be open from 12PM - 4PM and the Climate Action Museum will have a table set up along with other amazing organizations like 350.org, Citizens Utility Board, Third Act IL, Sierra Club and many more!

Chicago Solar Fest will embrace the power of the sun to inspire, motivate, and educate today to ensure a sustainable tomorrow for all who inhabit the Earth. We hope to see you there!

Read More Here

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Sep
19

MODIFIED HOURS

The Climate Action Museum will be open from 11AM - 2:30PM and then again from 3:30pm - 6PM. Admission is Free!

The museum will open at 11am today, and close between 2:30PM - 3:30PM for private events.

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Sep
18

CAM + 300SRP LUNCH & LEARN FOR TENANTS

The Climate Action Museum will be open from 10AM - 11AM and then again from 1PM - 6PM. Admission is Free!

From 11AM - 1PM we will be providing tours and lunch for tenants at 300 S Riverside Plaza. This is only open to tenants of 300SRP and will require an RSVP.

If you are a tenant at 300 South Riverside Plaza and would like more information, please email us at: admin@climateactionmuseum.org with the subject 300SRP CAM L&T.

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Sep
16

CAM + 300SRP LUNCH & LEARN FOR TENANTS

The Climate Action Museum will be open from 10AM - 11AM and then again from 1PM - 6PM. Admission is Free!

From 11AM - 1PM we will be providing tours and lunch for tenants at 300 S Riverside Plaza. This is only open to tenants of 300SRP and will require an RSVP.

If you are a tenant at 300 South Riverside Plaza and would like more information, please email us at: admin@climateactionmuseum.org with the subject 300SRP CAM L&T.

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