Upcoming Events at the Gaylord Building
Demystifying AI: How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping Our Future
A panel of researchers from Argonne National Laboratory explains the current state of Artificial Intelligence and where it’s headed.
Kate Hannigan: Ladies in the Land of Lincoln
Bestselling author Kate Hannigan shares stories of trailblazing Illinois women—from inventors to detectives to legends of the Great Chicago Fire.
Brian Colin's Arcade History Tour (a pre-Comicopolis event)
Legendary arcade game designer Brian Colin shares stories behind classics like Rampage, Spy Hunter, and more from the golden age of gaming.
Erika Valenciana: Broken Flight
Filmmaker Erika Valenciana screens and discusses her documentary Broken Flight. She'll be joined by Annette Prince, Director of Chicago Bird Collision Monitors.
Past Events
Windy City Weather: Argonne National Laboratory's Research into Urban Climate Change
Argonne’s Community Research on Climate and Urban Science project (CROCUS) is installing scientific instruments across Chicago. Join atmospheric scientists Matt Tuftedal and Paytsar Muradyan in [...]
The Happy Invention: History and Significance of Picture Postcards
Join Katherine Hamilton-Smith, museum and public history consultant, as she unravels the power and historical significance of picture postcards, including Illinois' pivotal role in their [...]
Gallery Seven Presents: Open Lens XIV
Open Lens is the annual juried fine art photography exhibition hosted by Gallery Seven. Artwork will be on display in the Gaylord Building's 3rd Floor Gallery. The [...]
Three Frenchmen & A Goat: The DeMoulin Bros. Story
John Goldsmith brings his trunk full of gadgets to explore the odd and unique history of the DeMoulin Brothers Company of Greenville, IL. Today, the [...]
Unremembered: Tales of the Nearly Famous & Not Quite Forgotten
Lockport native and acclaimed author Ken Zurski will regale you with captivating stories from his history book series, Unremembered: Tales of the Nearly Famous & [...]
Gallery Seven: "Prayers to Mother Nature ~ in Small Places"
"Prayers to Mother Nature ~ In Small Places" is Gallery Seven's new solo exhibition featuring the work of photographer Hank Erdmann. It draws inspiration from [...]
Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future
Celebrating the preservation and history of the Gaylord Building and the I&M Canal National Heritage Area.
History Exhibit: "Rise from Ruins: The Great Lockport Fire of 1895"
Step back in time and explore the dramatic impact of the 1895 Lockport fire. This history exhibit will be in our 3rd Floor Gallery from August 8 to September 25.
New Exhibit Opening: "Rise from Ruins: The Great Lockport Fire of 1895"
To kick off the opening of our 3rd Floor gallery exhibit on the 1895 Lockport fire, Gary Ward, VP of the Lockport Area Genealogical and Historical Society, will share the dramatic events that reshaped Lockport's downtown.
Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Illinois
Dr. Larry McClellan, author of Onward to Chicago: Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Illinois, shares untold stories of enslaved people escaping north to Illinois and the Chicago area.
Last Look: Untold Tales of the Lockport Fire
This is your LAST CHANCE to see the exhibit. Curator Clint Cargile will share fascinating stories about the 1895 Lockport fire that didn’t make it into the final exhibit.
Gallery Seven: Poetry Reading
Join Gallery Seven for an intimate evening of poetry readings. Poets Simone Muench & Jackie K. White will be reading "The Under Hum."
Oktoberfest: A History (with Beer!)
Join Michael Pezan, professionally certified brewer and Master Judge as he presents the history of Oktoberfest. Ticket required. Beer samples included.
Lemont Artists Guild Member Exhibit
Gallery Seven hosts a member exhibit for The Lemont Artists Guild. Located in Gaylord Building's Founders’ Gallery (3rd floor).
Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History
In this fun and interactive presentation, Ojibwa author Kim Sigafus McIver explores the lives of influential Native women.
Gallery Seven Holiday Gift Show
Gallery Seven's annual Holiday Gift Show kicks off with an open house on Saturday, November 30th.
Hoppy Holidays: A Tasting and Celebration of Winter Beers
Learn about and sample a variety of winter beers with host Michael Pezan, a professionally certified brewer and Master Judge.
Gallery Seven Presents: "Sixty Years in the Dark (Room)"
Gallery Seven Proudly presents: "Sixty Years in the Dark (Room)" a collection of Gelatin Silver Photographs by Jon W. Balke.
Gallery Seven Presents: “Chicago Society of Artists: Calendar Print Exhibit"
“Chicago Society of Artists: Calendar Print Exhibit" features works by distinguished artists from the Chicago Society of Artists, a non-profit founded in 1887 and the oldest continuously operating artist association in the United States.
Gallery Seven Presents: "Chicago Society of Artists: Spring Member Exhibition"
Showcasing works from the Chicago Society of Artists, the oldest continuously operating artist association in the United States.