Concordia Historical Institute's two museums - one at the LCMS International Center headquarters in Kirkwood, Missouri, and the other at the exhibit hall of CHI on the campus of Concordia Seminary in Clayton, Missouri, are both open.
Visits to the CHI building to conduct historical research do not require an appointment, but it is strongly encouraged to make an appointment.
The current CHI museum exhibit, "Martin, Katharina, Philipp, und Friedrich: Historic Images of the Reformers - An Exhibition of Fine Art," will be open from November 12, 2021 until February 18, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Please contact CHI with any questions or concerns at: 314-505-7900
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Jan Hus: Reformer, Confessor, Martyr
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2030An exhibit to honor the life of early church reformer, Jan Hus (c. 1373-1415), as told through text, images and quotes. Also included in the…
The Latest
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19 Jul
Summer 2022 CHI Quarterly
Read moreWalther and Missions – what do you know about this topic? Do you want to learn more? The Summer 2022 Concordia Historical Institute Quarterly (Volume
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26 Apr
LCMS 175th Anniversary Medal
Read moreThe 175th anniversary of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) has arrived! Concordia Historical Institute, in partnership with the LCMS, has commissioned the striking of a
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25 Apr
Spring 2022 CHI Quarterly
Read moreIt’s here! The 175th anniversary of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod has arrived! The Spring 2022 Concordia Historical Institute Quarterly (Volume 95, no.1) contains five articles
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11 Feb
Winter 2021 CHI Quarterly
Read moreHow long should we commemorate an anniversary? Concordia Historical Institute has decided that one issue of the Quarterly is not enough! The Winter 2021 Concordia
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21 Nov
Fall 2021 CHI Quarterly
Read moreHappy 175th Anniversary! The Fall 2021 Concordia Historical Institute Quarterly (Volume 94, no.3) contains three articles which commemorate the anniversary of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort
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Concordia Historical Institute
Concordia Historical Institute seeks to move Lutheran history forward with artifacts, documents and pictures from its collection. Here you can find information on our current exhibit. HOURS Open weekdays, 9:00…
CHI Museum at the International Center
Stand before a reproduction of the Castle Church doors on which Martin Luther nailed the 95 Theses. View a selection of Luther’s writings. Walk among trunks and personal items like…
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