About the Climate Action Museum
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Mission
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 action.
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Vision
A visit to the Climate Action Museum will become a memorable and life-altering “climate awareness awakening” for a broad segment of Chicagoans. The content of the museum will be dynamic, educational, and inspire both short- and long-term actions that mitigate our Climate Emergency.
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DEI Statement
At CAM, we are dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization, including our Board. We strive to build a leadership team that reflects a variety of ethnic, racial, gender, and socio-economic backgrounds.
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Location & Hours
Monday–Friday | 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday | 10 am - 2 pm
300 S Riverside Plaza
Chicago, IL 60606Enter on Jackson Blvd across from Union Station, or on Van Buren St across from the Old Post Office
Climate Action Museum Leadership Team
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Linda Sanchez
CO-FOUNDER & BOARD CHAIR
President & CEO,
Green Chicago Real Estate -
Lesley Showers
VICE CHAIR
Executive Director,
Institute for Cultural Affairs -
Doug Farr
CO-FOUNDER & BOARD MEMBER
Founder & Principal,
Farr Associates Architecture & Urban Design -
Alina Tompert
SECRETARY
Project Manager & Architect,
Farr Associates
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Cindy Nielsen
BOARD MEMBER
Executive Director,
Shift2GREEN -
L. David Stewart
BOARD MEMBER
Director of Design Practice,
Territory NFP -
Ryan Burg
BOARD MEMBER
Group Manager,
NREL -
Delmar Gillus
BOARD MEMBER
Chief Operating Officer,
Elevate -
Robyn Wheeler Grange
BOARD MEMBER
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 Climate Action Museum is invited to participate in the Annual Chicago Architecture Center Open House Chicago Event.
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.
May 2024. Climate Action Museum receives the CSI Chicago Ally Award presented to a Chapter ally who enhanced the quality of the chapter through their support and participation.
October 2024. The Climate Action Museum is invited to participate for the 2nd year in a row as part of the Annual Chicago Architecture Center Open House Chicago Event.
April 2025. Climate Action Museum hosts the 2nd annual Climate Action Hero Awards on Earth Day
October 2025. The Climate Action Museum is invited to participate for the 3rd year in a row as part of the Annual Chicago Architecture Center Open House Chicago Event.
