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 direct action.
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Vision
A visit to the Climate Action Museum will become a memorable and life-altering “climate rite of passage” for a broad segment of Chicagoans. The content of the museum will be dynamic, educational, and inspire both short- and long-term decisions that mitigate our Climate Emergency.
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Location
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
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Hours
Monday–Friday
10 am - 6 pmSaturday
10 am - 2 pmDocent hours coming soon!
Climate Action Museum Leadership Team
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Linda Sanchez
BOARD CHAIR
Sustainability Committee,
Chicago Association of Realtors -
Lesley Showers
VICE CHAIR
Executive Director,
Institute for Cultural Affairs -
Doug Farr
SECRETARY
Founder & Principal,
Farr Associates Architecture & Urban Design -
Alicia Ponce
BOARD MEMBER
Founder & Principal,
APMonarch -
Dan McLaughlin
BOARD MEMBER
Former Mayor,
Village of Orland Park, IL
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.
