Skip to content

847.475.0911  info@gichigamiin.org

  • Discover Resources
    • Land Acknowledgement
    • On-Site Resources
    • Traveling Resources
    • Teacher Resource Center
    • Museum Library
    • Aloha Center Chicago
  • About Us
    • Staff & Board
    • In the News & Press Releases
    • Jobs & Internships
    • Rebranding Process
  • Donate
  • Discover Resources
  • Land Acknowledgement
  • On-Site Resources
  • Traveling Resources
  • Teacher Research Corner
  • Museum Library
  • Aloha Center Chicago
  • About Us
  • Staff & Board
  • In the News & Press Releases
  • Jobs & Internships
  • Rebranding Process
  • Donate
Menu
Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum
Chicago area museum devoted exclusively to the
Indigenous people of the Great Lakes region
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Pricing, Hours, and Directions
    • Exhibits
    • Family Zone
    • Garden
  • Schedule Tours & Events
    • Tours
    • Events
  • Support the Museum
    • Become a Member
    • Volunteer
    • Sponsor Us
    • Donations
    • Art Donations
  • Shop
  • Donate
Close Menu
12 events found.

Events

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

  • List
  • Month
Today
  • May 2026

  • Mon 18

    Little Ones Story Time

    May 18 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Come join us for story time! We will start each session with board books for toddlers, followed by a little movement and music. All of our books are written by […]

  • Wed 27

    Garden Info Swap

    May 27 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Learn about adopting native plants into your garden space and find fellowship among fellow gardeners Come hang out  with our garden manager, Camille Billie, to learn about adopting native plants […]

  • Sat 30

    Film Screening: Shank – A Film by Jim Terry

    May 30 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm CDT
    Goodman Theatre 170 North Dearborn, Chicago, IL, United States

        Join us for a screening of the film SHANK, written, produced, and directed by filmmaker Jim Terry, with music by Peckinslaw. Described as “If Monty Python made John Wick […]

  • June 2026

  • Mon 1

    Little Ones Story Time

    June 1 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Come join us for story time! We will start each session with board books for toddlers, followed by a little movement and music. All of our books are written by […]

  • Wed 10

    Living Stories – Artist Talk: Jim Terry

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

    Jim Terry is a Ho-Chunk storyteller who's called Chicago his home for the last ten thousand years or so. His graphic memoir "Come Home, Indio" was nominated for an Ignatz […]

    RSVP Now Free 19 spots left
  • Mon 15

    Little Ones Story Time

    June 15 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Come join us for story time! We will start each session with board books for toddlers, followed by a little movement and music. All of our books are written by […]

  • Wed 17

    June Free Day

    June 17 @ 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, June 17th, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Our monthly Museum Free Days will now […]

  • Thu 18

    New Docent Info Session

    June 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    The Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum will be debuting new field trip and tour programming in the autumn of 2026! To prepare, we will be training new and current docents on […]

  • Thu 18

    New Docent Info Session

    June 18 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    The Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum will be debuting new field trip and tour programming in the autumn of 2026! To prepare, we will be training new and current docents on […]

  • Wed 24

    Garden Info Swap

    June 24 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Learn about adopting native plants into your garden space and find fellowship among fellow gardeners Come hang out  with our garden manager, Camille Billie, to learn about adopting native plants […]

  • Mon 29

    Little Ones Story Time

    June 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Come join us for story time! We will start each session with board books for toddlers, followed by a little movement and music. All of our books are written by […]

  • July 2026

  • Wed 15

    Garden Info Swap

    July 15 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Learn about adopting native plants into your garden space and find fellowship among fellow gardeners Come hang out  with our garden manager, Camille Billie, to learn about adopting native plants […]

  • Previous Events
  • Today
  • Next Events
  • Google Calendar
  • iCalendar
  • Outlook 365
  • Outlook Live
  • Export .ics file
  • Export Outlook .ics file
Back To Top




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

Holiday Closures: New Years Eve and Day: Easter Sunday; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Eve and Day

Sorry, we're closed right now.

Contact Us

Address: 3001 Central Street Evanston, IL 60201
Call Us: 847.475.0911
Email: Info@gichigamiin.org

  • Facebook
  • Instagram

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.

© Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 2026
All rights reserved.