Asking Big Questions - A Workshop with the Climate Reality Project
RSVP HERE! This is a pay what you can event, spots are limited, RSVP today!
Join the Climate Reality Project at the Climate Action Museum for a workshop on how to ask and work towards addressing big questions in your community.
Learn how to identify concerns in your community and engage with community members and decision-makers to make a difference.
Climate Storytelling - How to Weave Powerful Narratives Around Change
RSVP HERE! Tickets are Pay What You Can, spots are limited, RSVP today!
Join Dr Karen Lemke, PDC from Regenerate Milwaukee for a hybrid workshop on climate storytelling. Stories are what our brain uses to form memories of the past and expectations for the future. Learn how you can use this valuable skill in your advocacy efforts.
Before this meeting, reflect on something you've been reading or read before (ideally climate-related, but it doesn't have to be)! In this workshop, we will work in groups to discuss writing that has been influential to us and work together to craft new narratives.
This meeting is in-person, but if you would like to join virtually please RSVP for the meeting link.
Life Reimagined Game Night with the Chicago Donut Economics Coalition
RSVP HERE! This is a pay what you can event, spots are limited, RSVP today!
What future do we want for Chicago — and how do we get there?
Come join the Chicagoland Donut Economics Group for a night of connection, imagination, and play as we dive into LIFE Reimagined, the cooperative board game from the Doughnut Economics Action Lab.
Inspired by the classic Game of Life, LIFE Reimagined flips the script: instead of racing to accumulate the most wealth, players work together to create the most meaningful change — building a world of social and climate justice without burning out along the way. Think storytelling, strategy, and solidarity around a game board.
But this isn't just game night. After we play, we'll gather to retell "Our Story" — the collective narrative that emerges from the game — and use it as a springboard to channel our hopes (and our anxieties) into real-world action. We'll explore what a Doughnut Economy could look like for Chicago, and how we can support the grassroots movements already working to get us there, with the urgency the climate clock demands.
Whether you're a seasoned systems-thinker or just Doughnut-curious, all you need to bring is yourself and your imagination.
CAM MEETING OF THE WHOLE (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
Climate Action Museum is open from 10 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission is Free!
CAM will close at 5:30 PM for our Meeting of the Whole.
This Meeting of the Whole (MOTW) will be a special one. It has been nearly three years since we’ve opened, and we are excited to announce that we are exploring revisions and expansions of our exhibits. We call this project CAM 2.0, and we cannot do it without your support.
These conversations are the heart of the CAM Community.
Feel free to invite anyone who might like to get involved.
Impacts of Data Centers on our Climate: An Interactive Workshop
RSVP HERE! Spots are limited, RSVP today!
Interested in learning how data centers impact our climate? Join the Illinois Environmental Council and Vote Solar for an interactive workshop to learn more about how hyperscale data centers' outsized impacts on our energy, water, and local communities are also influencing climate change.
MUSEUM CLOSED
The Climate Action Museum will be closed in recognition of Independence Day.
CAM MEETING OF THE WHOLE (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
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.
This Meeting of the Whole (MOTW) will be a special one. It has been nearly three years since we’ve opened, and we are excited to announce that we are exploring revisions and expansions of our exhibits. We call this project CAM 2.0, and we cannot do it without your support.
These conversations are the heart of the CAM Community.
Feel free to invite anyone who might like to get involved.
CAM’S THIRD BIRTHDAY PARTY (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
We're turning 3!
Over the past three years, we've welcomed thousands of visitors, sparked countless conversations, and worked together to turn climate awareness into climate action. None of it would have been possible without our incredible community of supporters, volunteers, partners, and visitors.
Join us as we celebrate this milestone!
MUSEUM CLOSED
The Climate Action Museum will be closed to the public for a private event.
CAM MEETING OF THE WHOLE (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
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.
This Meeting of the Whole (MOTW) will be a special one. It has been nearly three years since we’ve opened, and we are excited to announce that we are exploring revisions and expansions of our exhibits. We call this project CAM 2.0, and we cannot do it without your support.
These conversations are the heart of the CAM Community.
Feel free to invite anyone who might like to get involved.
MODIFIED HOURS
The Climate Action Museum will be open from 11AM - 6PM. Admission is Free!
We will open at 11am due to a private event.
The Climate Crisis and Mental Health
Get your FREE tickets here: https://givebutter.com/the-climate-crisis-and-mental-health
Program description:
The increasing climate crisis is substantially impacting mental health, causing climate anxiety, depressive symptoms, and ecological grief. While maintaining our emotional wellness is difficult in the face of an escalating crisis, doing so is imperative for both our own well-being as well as for our ability to take effective action. In this workshop, climate-aware therapist Marilee Feldman will outline how our cultural response to the crisis is impacting us, discuss the symptoms of climate anxiety and ecological distress, and outline a pathway to climate resilience. The presentation will be followed by professionally facilitated small group discussions.
Speaker Bio:
Marilee Feldman, LCPC, is Illinois Regional Co-Coordinator for Climate Psychology Alliance, a group of mental health professionals working to educate the public and mental health professionals about the impact of the climate crisis on mental health. She is the Founder of Life Counseling Institute, a worker-owned private practice co-op located in Willowbrook and Park Ridge.
Group facilitators:
Libby Bachhuber, LCSW, provides psychoanalytic psychotherapy and supervision through her independent practice in Chicago. She is a member of the regional team for the Climate Psychology Alliance, and has facilitated reflective processes on collective concerns with a range of groups, including activists, elementary school teachers, and college students.
Eric Bjorlin, LCSW, is a psychotherapist based in Chicago. He is a member of the regional team for the Climate Psychology Alliance and has facilitated groups of all shapes and sizes as a camp counselor, service learning facilitator, anti-racism trainer, and therapist
2026 CLIMATE ACTION HERO AWARDS
Join us for the 2026 Climate Action Hero Awards, an inspiring evening dedicated to recognizing the individuals, businesses, and organizations leading the way in climate action. Hosted by the Climate Action Museum (CAM) this annual event highlights those making a tangible impact through education, advocacy, innovation, and direct action.
Seeds of Action
From the hosts of The War on Cars podcast, a searing indictment of how cars ruin everything, and what we can do to fight back.
The authors, Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon, will be visiting Chicago on their national book tour, and are stopping at the Climate Action Museum on Friday, April 3, for a mixer in support of CAM. This will be a ticketed event.
"Life After Cars" book tour mixer
From the hosts of The War on Cars podcast, a searing indictment of how cars ruin everything, and what we can do to fight back.
The authors, Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon, will be visiting Chicago on their national book tour, and are stopping at the Climate Action Museum on Friday, April 3, for a mixer in support of CAM. This will be a ticketed event.
MODIFIED HOURS
The Climate Action Museum will be open from 11AM - 6PM. Admission is Free!
We will open at 11am due to a private event.
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.
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
Reimagining Our Economy Panel Discussion
The Climate Action Museum will be hosting special guests from the United Nations Association of the Greater Chicago Area, Chicagoland Donut Economics Coalition, and Degrowth Institute for an evening of networking and learning.
Join us for presentations and a panel discussion from some of the most innovative sustainability advocates in Chicago! Come learn how we can build a more equitable, healthy, and sustainable Chicago!
MODIFIED HOURS
The Climate Action Museum will be open from 11AM - 6PM. Admission is Free!
We will open at 11am due to a private event.
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.
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
CAM CURATOR TOUR
The Climate Action Museum will be open from 10AM - 5PM. Admission is Free!
Join Co-Founder Doug Farr for a special tour of CAM! Turn your climate pessimism into optimism and learn how you can take action in your own life. Don't miss out on this unique take from the curator himself! Buy tickets for the tour here!
CAM DOCENT TRAINING - Wrap Up
The Climate Action Museum will be open from 10AM - 6PM. Admission is Free!
CAM DOCENT TRAINING!
We are kicking off our 3rd round of Docent Training and we’d love you to join us!
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.
MODIFIED HOURS
The Climate Action Museum will be open from 10AM - 5PM. Admission is Free!
The museum will close for a private event at 5PM.
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.
CAM DOCENT TRAINING - Wrap Up
The Climate Action Museum will be open from 10AM - 6PM. Admission is Free!
CAM DOCENT TRAINING!
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
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.
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.
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.
MUSEUM CLOSED FOR EVENT
The Climate Action Museum will be closed today for a private event
The museum will open again tomorrow at 10AM.
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.
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.