Choose from in-person walking tours and virtual events to learn about Chicago's 150-year history with cinema.
New Walking Tour!
Chicago and Movies on the Midway
Join the only all-outdoor walking tour in Chicago that explores the Midway's century-long relationship to the movies!
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Sat, Sep 25Midway Studios
Sun, Sep 26Old Joliet Prison
Mon, Sep 27Zoom via Chicagoland Libraries
Sun, Oct 03Facebook Live and YouTube Live
Mon, Oct 04Zoom via Chicagoland Libraries
Mon, Oct 11Zoom via Chicagoland Libraries
Walk with the Blues Brothers.
Climb the Untouchables' stairs.
Envision the first cinema.
Traverse Batman's tunnel.
Blockbuster Reviews
"The tour of Zap Props was such a treat! It's a totally unique collection, and it was a blast having Kelli's expertise as she pointed out props featured in major films."
FAITH, Philadelphia
"Fascinating look at a part of Chicago/Joliet history that I knew next to nothing about. I enjoyed learning about both the prison and film history."
ELIZABETH, Chicago
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Did you know Chicago has always played a role in movie history?
Our in-person tours and virtual events explore the city's early, classical, and modern film histories!