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  • August 2023

  • Thu 3

    August Free Day

    August 3, 2023 @ 10:00 am CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Thursday, August 3rd, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Stay tuned as we announce more free […]

  • Sat 26

    Family Day 2023

    August 26, 2023 @ 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, native food, shop at our Artists Alley, enjoy live music, and so much more! Thanks to our incredible sponsors, Berkshire Hathaway […]

  • September 2023

  • Mon 25

    Free Day

    September 25, 2023 @ 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 the Mitchell Museum on Monday, September 25th, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   For more information about this program, […]

  • Tue 26

    Virtual Artist Discussion with Jaime Black-Morsette

    September 26, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT
    Zoom (Pre-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. Join the […]

  • Sat 30

    Every Child Matters Powwow

    September 30, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm CDT

      The Mitchell Museum is a proud co-sponsor of this event. MORE INFORMATION: Contact Cyndee Fox-Starr at cstarr@aihschgo.org or Christine Redcloud at credcloud@aihschgo.org at or call American Indian Health Services at […]

  • Sat 30

    Harvest Fest

    September 30, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT
    Eggleston Park

    Join Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, the Ecology Center, and other Evanston community agriculture organizations to celebrate the joys of the fall season at our Harvest Fest!  Go on […]

  • October 2023

  • Mon 9

    Indigenous Peoples’ Day

    October 9, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the culture and history of Native people past, present, and future. Join us at the Mitchell Museum to celebrate the diversity and vibrancy of Indigenous cultures with FREE admission […]

  • Tue 17

    Introduction to Indigenous Culture & History: Implementing Indigenous Culture in the Classroom

    October 17, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm CDT
    illinois holocaust museum 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, United States

    Presented by the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in partnership with the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian Free online workshop via zoom for educators in Grades 3-12. Native […]

  • Sat 21

    Open House Celebration | Indigenous Artists Facing the Camera

    October 21, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm CDT
    Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL

    Spend a festive day at the Block Museum with the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in celebration of exhibition Rosalie Favell: Indigenous Artists Facing the Camera. Enjoy open galleries, food, […]

  • November 2023

  • Tue 7

    Premiere of Pa I sha

    November 7, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm CST
    Evanston Township Highschool 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL, United States

      In partnership with the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian and Evanston Township High School District 202, the Bach & Beethoven Experience (BBE) will premiere a new musical work […]

  • Sat 11

    46th Annual Benefit

    November 11, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm CST
    Writers Theatre 325 Tudor Ct, Glencoe, IL, United States

    Reception Photos 2023 Benefit Photos2023 End of YearJohn B. Herrington, Ph.D. (Chickasaw), was the first member of a federally recognized tribe to travel to space. Like many children in the […]

  • Wed 22

    November Free Day

    November 22, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm CST
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information about this program, please […]

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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
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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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