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  • May 2022

  • Wed 11

    Paha Stitch: Reclaiming the name and restoring dignity to Lakota Beading (click to watch recording)

    May 11, 2022 @ 6:00 pm CDT
    Eventbrite Registration Required

      Rhonda Holy Bear will discuss her campaign to reclaim the Lakota language and eliminate the derogatory term "lazy stitch". About this event Words we use to define Indigenous histories […]

  • Sat 28

    Indigenous Medicine Garden Clean Up Day

    May 28, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

      Join us from 12-3pm as we prepare our space for the Indigenous Medicine garden!  We are looking for volunteers and community members to help us work in our garden […]

  • June 2022

  • Wed 1

    Walking in Two Worlds: Understanding the Two-Spirit/Native 2SLGBTQ+ Community (click to view recording)

    June 1, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CDT
    Eventbrite Registration Required

        Join Two-Sprit leaders Gary Neumann (Salish) and Lenny Hayes (Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate) on the historical roles and identities of Two-Spirit/Native 2SLGBTQ+ people and how colonization and historical and […]

  • July 2022

  • Sun 10

    Artist Discussion with Madeline Sayet

    July 10, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

      Artist Discussion and Q&A with Mohegan Director, Playwright, and Actor, Madeline Sayet  Join us on Sunday, July 10 at 6:00 p.m. as we welcome award-winning Mohegan director, writer, actor, […]

  • Mon 18

    The Sweetest Season: Indigenous Spoken Word and Song

    July 18, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm CDT
    Goodman Theatre 170 North Dearborn, Chicago, IL, United States

      For tickets and more information, visit Goodmantheatre.org/Sweetest

  • Sat 23

    Family Day

    July 23, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in partnership with the Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois and St. Kateri Center of Chicago Join us for an afternoon of […]

  • August 2022

  • Tue 9

    Virtual Artist Discussion with Justin Gauthier (Click for recording)

    August 9, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CDT
    Eventbrite Registration Required

      Join us for our artist discussion about their work and who they are as artists. There will be a live Q&A at the end of each discussion. Justin Gauthier […]

  • Thu 18

    Author Discussion with Levi Rickert

    August 18, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

      Author Discussion and Q&A with Journalist and Founder of Native News Online Levi Rickert Join us on Thursday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m. as we welcome Journalist and Founder of Native […]

  • Fri 26

    Youth Mural Unveiling & Open House

    August 26, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

      Join us for an evening packed with exciting unveilings of new experiences at the Mitchell Museum!  This premium event is open to the public. Admission is free for Mitchell […]

  • October 2022

  • Thu 6

    Author Discussion with Sharon Hoogstraten

    October 6, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

      Author Discussion and Q&A with Photographer and Author Sharon Hoogstraten (Citizen Band Potawatomi Nation)  Join us on Thursday, October 6th, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. as we welcome photographer and […]

  • Mon 10

    Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022

    October 10, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Join us to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day! Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the culture and history of Native people past, present, and future. Join us at the Mitchell Museum along with […]

  • Mon 10

    Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022

    October 10, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am CDT
    Pottawattomie Park 7340 N. Rogers Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Please visit https://www.facebook.com/IPD4IL for the most up to date information.

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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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