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  • November 2024

  • Sat 16

    47th Annual Benefit

    Featured November 16, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm CST
    PALMHOUSE 619 Howard Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    You're Invited to the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian 47th Annual Benefit Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024 Time: VIP Reception and Book Signing-5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Gala-6:00 p.m. to 9:00 […]

  • Wed 27

    November Free Day

    November 27, 2024 @ 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 27th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thank you to our Sponsor Grace Lutheran […]

  • Sat 30

    Dagwaagin(Fall) Artist Market – Small Business Saturday

    November 30, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm CST
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

      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, […]

  • December 2024

  • Mon 30

    December Free Day

    December 30, 2024 @ 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 Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Monday, December 30th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thank you to our Sponsor Grace […]

  • January 2025

  • Mon 20

    January Free Day

    January 20, 2025 @ 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 Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Monday, January 20th, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This Free Day is made possible […]

  • February 2025

  • Mon 17

    February Free Day

    February 17, 2025 @ 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 Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Monday, February 17th, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This Free Day is made possible […]

  • Fri 21

    Opening Reception: Living Stories

    February 21, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Thank you for attending the opening of Living Stories!    Reflected through the artists’ works and perspectives and the rooted in Great Lakes and Woodland Indigenous cultures, the exhibit explores themes […]

    Free
  • Sat 22

    Author Discussion with Carole Lindstrom

    Featured February 22, 2025 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm CST
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Join us on Saturday, February 22nd at 3:30pm as we welcome Carole Lindstrom, author of the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Award-winning We Are Water Protectors; My Powerful Hair; and Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior. […]

    Free
  • March 2025

  • Wed 26

    March Free Day

    March 26, 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 Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This Free Day was generously sponsored […]

  • April 2025

  • Fri 18

    April Free Day

    April 18, 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 Friday, April 18th, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Our monthly Museum Free Days will now […]

  • Fri 25

    Film Screening: Singing Back the Buffalo

    April 25, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    In the spirit of Earth Day, join us for a screening of Singing Back the Buffalo, an award-winning documentary by Cree filmmaker Dr. Tasha Hubbard. We offer two ways to […]

  • Sat 26

    Community Day: Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum & Block Museum

    April 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Save the date for a festive day exploring the Block Museum of Art and the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum in celebration of exhibitions Woven Being: Art for Zhegagoynak / Chicagoland and Living Stories: […]

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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
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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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