A Journey of Transformation: Renaming Mitchell Museum of the American Indian to
Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum
The land that the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum occupies today is the unceded, ancestral homelands of the Council of Three Fires: the Anishinaabeg (Ojibwe), Odawak (Odawa), and Bodéwadmik (Potawatomi) Nations.
We look forward to welcoming you into the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum!
Dagwaagin (Fall) Artist Market – Small Business Saturday
This program honors Native American entrepreneurs and brings together innovative Native artists, business owners, leaders, and creators with community members, buyers, and potential clients. Participating Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs will have the chance to share their arts and crafts, contributions, accomplishments, and professional services with the public, allowing guests to support these Indigenous-owned companies by purchasing items or fostering future business opportunities.
Admission is FREE
Exhibit Closing
Virtual and Private Tour Options
We offer visitors the option to schedule 90-minute private, onsite tours. Guests can discover the museum with a docent-led tour Tuesday-Friday starting at 10am and 12:30pm.
For the safety of our guests and staff, the Mitchell Museum can accommodate private tours for classes or groups ranging from 10-60 people. Reservations must be made 2 weeks in advance. To book a tour or for more information, please call Michael at (847) 475-0911 or email mlamble@gichigamiin-museum.org.
A Year of Growth
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