Resources

Recommended Reading

Below is a list of books as recommended by the librarians at the Chicago Public Library. Click on each image to reserve your copy with the library.

Family Guide

Use this fun gallery guide as you explore the exhibition. We look forward to welcoming you to the Museum!

Click to download each family guide

Family Guide English
Family Guide Spanish

Family Activity Kit

Can’t make it to the Museum? Enjoy learning more about the fire through these drawing, writing, and crafting activities.

Click on each title to download each kit

1.) Intro and Resources
2.) Artifact Detective
3.) Justin’s Letter
4.) Mapping Activity
5.) Fire Fighter Hat



Cyclorama CHICAGO ØØ website

Immerse yourself in this extraordinary and historic 40-foot-wide oil painting that captures a 360° view of the Great Chicago Fire.