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  • July 2025

  • Tue 1

    Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures

    July 1, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Please join us for public drop-in tours this summer! These docent-led tours will last for approximately an hour, and will explore how the Native cultures of five principal regions of the United States and Canada- the Woodlands, Great Plains, Southwest, Pacific Coast, and Arctic and Subarctic- have historically addressed five universal human needs: Food, clothing, […]

  • Wed 2

    Kids Story Time

    July 2, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Come join us for story time! Book of the Day: Sharice's Big Voice We will start each session with board books for toddlers, followed by a little movement and music, then a story book for kids in pre-K through second grade. All of our books are written by Native authors. We will wrap up by […]

  • Wed 9

    Kids Story Time

    July 9, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Come join us for story time! Book of the Day: Mission to Space We will start each session with board books for toddlers, followed by a little movement and music, then a story book for kids in pre-K through second grade. All of our books are written by Native authors. We will wrap up by […]

  • Wed 9

    Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures

    July 9, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Please join us for public drop-in tours this summer! These docent-led tours will last for approximately an hour, and will explore how the Native cultures of five principal regions of the United States and Canada- the Woodlands, Great Plains, Southwest, Pacific Coast, and Arctic and Subarctic- have historically addressed five universal human needs: Food, clothing, […]

  • Sat 12

    Family Day 2025

    July 12, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Join us for an afternoon of family crafts, storytelling, shop at our Artists Alley, enjoy live music, and so much more!     Throughout the event you can visit info booths to learn more about other incredible work being done by our partnering organizations. Visit our Artists Alley to shop at a handful of Native […]

  • Tue 15

    July Free Day

    July 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Join us for a day of free admission at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Tuesday, July 15th, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Our monthly Museum Free Days will now include Indigenous Artists Pop-Up Markets! Each month, visit and shop with different local Indigenous artists. Booth spots are limited, please contact Josee at jstarr@mitchellmuseum.org to […]

  • Wed 16

    Kids Story Time

    July 16, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Come join us for story time! Book of the Day: Gift of the Great Buffalo We will start each session with board books for toddlers, followed by a little movement and music, then a story book for kids in pre-K through second grade. All of our books are written by Native authors. We will wrap […]

  • Fri 18

    Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures

    July 18, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Please join us for public drop-in tours this summer! These docent-led tours will last for approximately an hour, and will explore how the Native cultures of five principal regions of the United States and Canada- the Woodlands, Great Plains, Southwest, Pacific Coast, and Arctic and Subarctic- have historically addressed five universal human needs: Food, clothing, […]

  • Wed 23

    Kids Story Time

    July 23, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Come join us for story time! Book of the Day: Jingle Dancer We will start each session with board books for toddlers, followed by a little movement and music, then a story book for kids in pre-K through second grade. All of our books are written by Native authors. We will wrap up by coming […]

  • Thu 24

    Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures

    July 24, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Please join us for public drop-in tours this summer! These docent-led tours will last for approximately an hour, and will explore how the Native cultures of five principal regions of the United States and Canada- the Woodlands, Great Plains, Southwest, Pacific Coast, and Arctic and Subarctic- have historically addressed five universal human needs: Food, clothing, […]

  • Tue 29

    Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures

    July 29, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Please join us for public drop-in tours this summer! These docent-led tours will last for approximately an hour, and will explore how the Native cultures of five principal regions of the United States and Canada- the Woodlands, Great Plains, Southwest, Pacific Coast, and Arctic and Subarctic- have historically addressed five universal human needs: Food, clothing, […]

  • Wed 30

    Kids Story Time

    July 30, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Come join us for story time! Book of the Day: We Are Water Protectors We will start each session with board books for toddlers, followed by a little movement and music, then a story book for kids in pre-K through second grade. All of our books are written by Native authors. We will wrap up […]

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Admission Hours

Monday10:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM — 3:00 PM
SundayClosed

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Address: 3001 Central Street Evanston, IL 60201
Call Us: 847.475.0911
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Admission Rates

Tribal Citizens: FREE with ID
Mitchell Members ($40+/year): FREE

Seniors (60 & up): $6.00
Adults (18-59): $8.00
Youth (3-17): $6.00
Children Under 3: Free

Students, Teachers, and Professors (with ID):
$6.00

Active Military & Family (with ID):
FREE Memorial Day thru Labor Day

*Special Events & Program may require an additional fee.

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