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 on-site exhibit hall is currently closed as we are currently installing a new exhibit, "A Kimono-Wrapped Gospel: The Mingei Prints of Sadao Watanabe." This exhibit opens exclusively at our 2023 Spring Gala on April 15. Learn more about how you can support the mission of Concordia Historical Institute at this exciting event here.
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A Kimono-Wrapped Gospel: The Mingei Prints of Sadao Watanabe
April 15, 2023 - January 5, 2024Experience the Gospel through new eyes in this fabulous exhibit featuring the art of internationally-acclaimed Japanese artist Sadao Watanabe. Watanabe merged his love of Christ…
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…
Martin Chemnitz at 500: The Second Martin’s Life, Work, and Legacy
October 6, 2022 - October 6, 2032An exhibit in commemoration of the 500th anniversary of Martin Chemnitz's birth. Explore the life, work, and legacy of this crucial second-generation reformer in the…
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05 May
May Events at CHI!
Read moreMay promises to be a happily busy month here at Concordia Historical Institute, as we have a number of fun and educational events planned. We’d
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31 Mar
Spring 2023 CHI Quarterly
Read moreDon’t know much about the Evangelical Lutheran Synodical Conference of North America? This issue should help in that regard! The Spring 2023 Concordia Historical Institute
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14 Mar
RSVP to the 2023 CHI Spring Gala!
Read moreJoin Concordia Historical Institute on Saturday, April 15 from 2:00–4:00pm for our 2023 Spring Gala! This family-friendly event will feature games and activities, prizes,
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30 Jan
Winter 2022 CHI Quarterly
Read moreHow have Lutherans faithfully shared and received the Word of Christ? Read on! The Winter 2022 Concordia Historical Institute Quarterly (Volume 95, no.4) contains two
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14 Nov
Concordia Historical Institute Honors Lutheran History Authors
Read morePresident Harrison and others recognized for moving Lutheran history forward PRESS RELEASE—CLAYTON, MISSOURI On November 10, 2022, Concordia Historical Institute hosted its 49th annual Awards
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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…
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