Performance | Rock the Museum

Are you ready to rock ‘n’ roll?! Cohosted by the Chicago History Museum (CHM) and School of Rock (SOR), Rock the Museum is a music festival that features some of the Chicago area’s most talented young musicians and highlights the city’s rich music history, all while raising funds for CHM’s education programs. Proceeds will support internships and help expand opportunities for young people to engage with history through research and inquiry, such as our Chicago Metro History Day program. Join us at the Museum to enjoy original music by Emerging Artists, as well as covers performed by SOR House Bands: Emerging Artists performing original songs in 20-minute sets on our Main Stage Solo artists, duos, or trios performing in 20-minute sets on our Acoustic Stage School of Rock House Bands performing sets on our Main Stage Guests will also have an opportunity to learn about music history through Chicago Metro History Day projects and activities with Wax Trax. Early Bird pricing (through November 16): $15 for adults, seniors, and students (ages 18–22); $8 CHM members; $8 children (ages 6–17). General Admission: $20 adults, seniors, and students (ages 18–22); $10 ages 6–17; free for children 5 and under. CHM members: $10 adults, seniors, students (ages 18–22), and children ages 6–17; free for children 5 and under. Members: Log in prior to ticket selection and your discount will be applied at check-out. Thank You to Our Sponsors and Supporters Co-hosts School of Rock Chicago West, Evanston, Glen Ellyn, Highwood History Day Sponsor Anonymous MSU Federal Credit Union Main Stage Sponsor The Cubby Bear Silent Auction Donors Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Eli’s Cheesecake Field Museum Goodman Theatre Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Hann & Leon Photography Melinda McCrary National Museum of Mexican Art National Public Housing Museum Ravinia Shedd Aquarium