Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum

August Free Day
2025-08-11 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Join us for a day of free admission at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Monday, August 11th, 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 reserve your spot.

Kids Story Time
2025-08-13 10:30 - 11:00 | Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Come join us for story time!
Book of the Day: Fry Bread
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 down into the galleries to talk about an object or display that relates back to the book we read!
The program is included with general admission. We are excited to see you there!

Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures
2025-08-13 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-08-19 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-08-28 12:30 - 13:30 | Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, 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, housing, transportation, and art.
The tours are included with general admission. We look forward to seeing you!

Kids Story Time
2025-08-20 10:30 - 11:00 | Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Come join us for story time!
Book of the Day: 47,000 Beads
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 down into the galleries to talk about an object or display that relates back to the book we read!
The program is included with general admission. We are excited to see you there!

Kids Story Time
2025-08-27 10:30 - 11:00 | Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Come join us for story time!
Book of the Day: Grandfather Bowhead, Tell Me A Story
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 down into the galleries to talk about an object or display that relates back to the book we read!
The program is included with general admission. We are excited to see you there!

Artist Talk with Saturn Dougherty and Ruth Keyes
2025-09-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
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.
Saturn Dougherty – Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturn Dougherty is a Cherokee/Chippewa/Puerto Rican interdisciplinary artist whose art explores self-reflective ideas about their mixed identity and how this shapes their interactions with the world around them. Growing up, they learned about Native art and traditions through their grandmother, an award-winning Gourd artist, but within Louisville, they had no Native community they could call home. When they moved to Chicago to pursue their art careers, they were suddenly surrounded by a Native community that helped them relearn many Native traditions and form themselves as contemporary Native artists.
They merge traditional Native American materials and ideas with contemporary art practices. Creating photographic sculptures and hand drums, as well as beadwork pieces, and an ongoing documentary series that focuses on contemporary Native artists, their practice is grounded in the concepts of Land Back and Native Futurism. Their art stands as a testament to the enduring presence of Native people and their traditions. They are a published poet, an award-winning film editor and choreographer, and a BFA candidate at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. They co-lead the Indigenous Students Association and work with Turtle Island Chicago, a collaborative group of Native students in Chicago.
Ruth Keyes – Born in Buffalo and raised on the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, Ruth is a mixed media artist that explores the intersection of femininity, indigeneity, and culture; drawing from experiences growing up on the Seneca Cattaraugus Indian Reservation. She grew up drawing from a young age and she was raised in a traditional, tight knit Seneca community. As a child, she grew up speaking her Native language and was immersed in her own culture in every single way. It wasn’t until she moved to Chicago in 2023, that she was in a non-native environment. This sparked a change in her work, using her art as a way of healing and reconnection to her community and culture.

Her upbringing is what heavily inspires her work and the community role she currently engages in. During her second semester at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, she reestablished the Indigenous Students Association. From 2023 to now, she currently serves as a community organizer and activist highlighting how important it is for Native and Indigenous artists and people to be in community with one another. Through this involvement within the community, it has opened doors for her. Good Medicine Gang made their debut on the MCA Stage with artist, Elisa Harkins. They got to perform 2 Muscogee Creek hymns on stage, with drums they all handmade themselves in a previous workshop. This experience was an amazing way to decolonize a space like the museum and served as a very pivotal role in her art career.
When working with multiple mediums, I explore these different relationships between materials while also thinking about how my community work fuels my creative work. Using different experiences to intertwine ideas of femininity, nature, and indigeneity to show my work in a beautiful way.

This is a free discussion series open to our members, friends, and visitors. This program was partially funded by a grant from the Evanston Arts Council .
For more information about this program, please contact: info@gichigamiin.org | (847) 475-0911 | www.gichigamiin-museum.org/events/

Little Ones Story Time
2025-09-22 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-03 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-11-17 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-12-01 10:30 - 11:00 | Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, 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 Native authors.
The program is included with general admission. We are excited to see you there!

September Free Day
2025-09-23 10:00 | Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Join us for a day of free admission at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Tuesday, September 23rd, 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@gichigamiin.org to reserve your spot.

Indigenous Peoples' Day 2025
2025-10-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the culture and history of Native people past, present, and future. Join us at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum to celebrate the diversity and vibrancy of Indigenous cultures with FREE admission to the museum all day. Bring your friends and your family to enrich your understanding of Indigenous histories and cultures and enjoy guided craft activities.

For more information about this program, please contact: info@gichigamiin.org | (847) 475-0911
Adam Kessel (Lakota)
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
We are thrilled to have local Indigenous author, educator, naturalist, and Director of the Trailside Museum of Natural History, Adam Kessell (Lakota), who will provide hands-on activities for visitors to touch animal pelts and skulls and learn about regional wildlife and their names in English, Spanish and local Native languages.
Guided Tour
Our wonderful docent Laura will lead a 60 minute tour of our exhibit “A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures“

11:00 AM
2:00 PM

All Day Craft Activities
Our wonderful volunteer Miriam will be leading arts & crafts activities in the library from 10am-4:30pm.
Indigenous Artists
Sundri Beadwork, LLC
Sundri Beadwork, LLC is a Native owned and operated business in Chicago from the Oneida Nation reservation. https://sundribeadwork.com/
ChaChaBeads
IG: chachabeads_
Fox Way Designs
Fox Way Designs is a Native owned family business representing Odawa, Omaha and Arikara tribes. https://www.facebook.com/FoxWayDesigns/

Indigenous Peoples' Day Powwow
2025-10-13 16:00 - 20:00 | Evanston Township Highschool, 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Join us on October 13th, 2025, for Gichigamiin Indigenous Nation Museum’s 2nd annual community powwow in partnership with Evanston Township High School. The Indigenous Peoples’ Day Powwow is free and is open to the public. This community event continues the celebration of the achievements of Illinois’s Native community, including the Prairie Band of Potawatomi Nation’s reclaiming Shabbona State Park, the groundbreaking of Jigzibik Affordable Housing Complex.
This program is partially supported by a grant through the Illinois Arts Council and Evanston Arts Council.
What is a pow-wow?
“Pow Wow are Native American gatherings that include singing, dancing, food, crafts, and reconnecting with old friends. Pow Wows are a way for Native people to celebrate.
Pow Wows are held for homecoming, birthday, annual gathering, anniversaries – or just because!
There are several different stories of how the gathering was started. Some believe that the pow wow originated with the War dance Societies of the Ponca and other Southern Plains Tribes.” continue reading here https://www.powwows.com/what-is-a-pow-wow/

Vendor Information
The powwow will host dozens of booths featuring local Indigenous artists, food vendors, and cultural institutions, and community partners. Take a break from the arena floor to try some Indigenous foods and browse a wide array of traditional and contemporary Native art. If you missed a chance to visit the museum, we will have a special pop-up shop and information booth during the powwow as well.
Contact Josee – jstarr@gichigamiin.org for vendor opportunities.
Vendor Form Here

Volunteer Information
Join us in creating a memorable experience at the powwow by lending your hands and hearts as a volunteer; whether you’re helping with setup, guiding guests, or sharing in the vibrant atmosphere, your contribution will make a difference, and together we’ll celebrate community, culture, and connection in an unforgettable way.
Contact Joseph Gackstetter – jgackstetter@gichigamiin.org for volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer Sign-up Form Here
Sponsors
If you’re able, we have sponsorship opportunities available for individuals and organizations to help us make this a celebration to remember! Your support will help elevate Native voices, accelerate respect for Great Lakes Indigenous cultures, and create a more inclusive and culturally rich community.
Contact Joseph – jgackstetter@gichigamiin.org for sponsorship opportunities.
Thank you to our Sponsors and Partners:

Corn Husk Bat Workshop
2025-10-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Visit the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Monday, October 27th between 4-6pm to make corn husk bats for spooky season! These cute bats are a neat way to use the husks of corn as fall decor for more than one fall season! Camille will be hosting the workshop in our library space wearing her favorite spooky season fit 🦇🎃 Space is limited, RSVP below.
While supplies last, visitors are welcome to come in and learn how to make a bat from corn husks with the Gichigamiin Museum’s Garden Manager, Camille. Participants may want to wear clothing they don’t mind handling damp corn husks in and all ages are welcome to attend!

Storytelling & Making Workshop with CNAIR Elders in Residence
2025-11-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States

48th Annual Benefit
2025-11-08 18:00 - 21:00 | PALMHOUSE, 619 Howard Street, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
You’re Invited to the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum
48th Annual Benefit
Come spend an evening with Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum at the PALM House in Evanston, to celebrate our 48th Annual Benefit. We will reflect on the progress made across the region to uplift Great Lakes Indigenous cultures and will be joined in conversation with our guest of honor, Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass. As our premiere fundraiser, this immersive evening offers the best of Native American cuisine and entertainment.
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 5:00pm VIP Reception, 6:00pm – 9:00pm Gala
Guest of Honor: Robin Wall Kimmerer, author
Location: Palmhouse, 619 Howard Street, Evanston, IL 60202
Robin Wall Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants, which has earned Kimmerer wide acclaim. Her first book, Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses, was awarded the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding nature writing, and her other work has appeared in Orion, Whole Terrain, and numerous scientific journals. In 2022, Braiding Sweetgrass was adapted for young adults by Monique Gray Smith. This new edition reinforces how wider ecological understanding stems from listening to the earth’s oldest teachers: the plants around us. Robin’s newest book, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World (November 2024), is a bold and inspiring vision for how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community, based on the lessons of the natural world.
Robin tours widely and has been featured on NPR’s On Being with Krista Tippett and in 2015 addressed the general assembly of the United Nations on the topic of “Healing Our Relationship with Nature.” Kimmerer is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology, and the founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment, whose mission is to create programs which draw on the wisdom of both indigenous and scientific knowledge for our shared goals of sustainability. In 2022 she was named a MacArthur Fellow.
As a writer and a scientist, her interests in restoration include not only restoration of ecological communities, but restoration of our relationships to land. She holds a BS in Botany from SUNY ESF, an MS and PhD in Botany from the University of Wisconsin and is the author of numerous scientific papers on plant ecology, bryophyte ecology, traditional knowledge and restoration ecology. As a writer and a scientist, her interests in restoration include not only restoration of ecological communities, but restoration of our relationships to land. She lives on an old farm in upstate New York, tending gardens both cultivated and wild. https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/
48th Annual Benefit
Schedule of Events
5:00pm – 6:00pm VIP Reception and book signing with Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer
Entertainment by Ron Trevino

6:00pm Cocktail Hour
Opening Song: Sergio Ceron and Maritza Garcia
Dinner by Arlie Doxtator and Wild Plume/Mikiya Alloway
Entertainment by Ron Trevino

7:00pm Honor Song by Sergio Ceron and Maritza Garcia
Welcome Remarks: Board President Stephanie Perdew
Year in Review: Executive Director Kim Vigue
Paddle Raise

7:40pm Conversation with Guest of Honor, Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer
Introduction by Board Vice President George Stevenson
Moderated by Board Treasurer Andrew Johnson

8:30pm Closing Remarks
Traveling Song by Sergio Ceron and Maritza Garcia

Featured Chefs
Arlie Doxtator
Menu
Cedar Smoked Lake Trout and Pickled Onions
Roasted 3 Sisters Hash
Roasted Corn and Squash pudding
Arlie Doxtator has been known as an Indigenous professional chef for nearly 40 years in the Oneida Nation in Wisconsin. Over the past 20 years, he has conducted research on many of the Indigenous foods of the Lotinuhsyoni, also known as the People of the Long House, with an emphasis on Oneida Nation-specific foods and cooking techniques, particularly cooking in Lotinuhsho=ni Clay pots.
He has worked wth the Oneida Cultural Department and world-renowned Mohawk clay pot makers, and others from the Six Nations, to reintroduce their Indigenous foods and cooking
techniques to his people and shares his journey of Shiakwa>shutlané yukwakkwa> reconnecting to our foods. He has mentored younger generations of Original Peoples’ chefs and culinarians and advocated for those who have taken the call to secure food sovereignty in Indigenous Nations across Turtle Island. You can find him working in the gardens, presenting at Native food summits, or cooking alongside some of the best cooks in Lotinuhsyo=ni=Conderacy, preparing meals for the recitation of The Great Law of Peace and the constitution of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and doing outreach work for the Oneida Nation.
Mikiya Alloway
Menu
Apple Cider Braised Buffalo
Fall Harvest Wild Rice Pilaf
Carrot & Apple Salad
Chef Mikiya Alloway Is a breakout indigenous culinary artist representing the Potawatomi/Menominee/Oneida and Winnebago nations. Her spirit name, Wawasmok, means ‘lightening,’ which aptly reflects her passionate and energetic personality.
Earning her degree from Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in 2023, Mikiya’s technique for infusing traditional culture into her craft has propelled her into a successful and popular catering business.
In 2023, Mikiya became the founder and owner of Wild Plume, a unique culinary experience that incorporates cultural and ancestral ingredients into innovative recipe development. Her unique recipe development approach, combining traditional culture with modern techniques, has garnered attention for private and intimate gatherings and large events of over 350 attendees, demonstrating her ability to deliver exceptional fine dining experiences at scale.
Mikiya draws inspiration from her Native American roots and is especially passionate about empowering Indigenous youth in the culinary industry. Broadly, she aims to demonstrate a pathwayfor the next generation of chefs to embrace their traditional culture and make their mark in the culinary world.
Make a charitable donation to support the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum and celebrate the work of Robin Wall Kimmerer and others to promote Indigenous land stewardship practices and traditional ecological knowledge.
Interested in becoming a sponsor to showcase your commitment to cultural responsiveness and help uplift and elevate Indigenous voices? We have a plenty of options for sponsors to participate in our 48th Annual Benefit and become one of our committed partners.

We offer sponsorship opportunities ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, each tailored to demonstrate your dedication to increasing the visibility of Indigenous perspectives and environmental sustainability. To discuss how we can tailor a sponsorship package that aligns with your objectives, please contact Joseph Gackstetter at jgackstetter@gichigamiin.org.

Thank you to our Sponsors:
Brandi Berry Benson Chickasaw
48th Annual Benefit
Schedule of Events
5:00pm – 6:00pm VIP Reception with John Herrington in the Writers Theatre Patrons Lounge

6:00pm – 7:00pm Opening Song Oka Homma Singers
Cocktail Hour
Dinner by Fox Way Native American Foods
Entertainment with Chickasaw Violinist: Brandi Berry Benson

7:00pm – 7:40pm Honor Song: Oka Homma Singers
Welcome Remarks: Board President April Chancellor
Mitchell Museum Year in Review: Executive Director Kim Vigue
Paddle Raise

7:40pm – 8:30pm Keynote and Q&A: Commander John Herrington PhD

8:30pm – 9:00pm Closing Remarks
Traveling Song: Oka Homma Singers

As a classically trained violinist, fiddler, and composer, Brandi masters musical genres from baroque to bluegrass. She is a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation and will share her new music, Story of Pa I Sha, a musical work based on the stories of her heritage, beginning with her great-grandmother, Pa I Sha. Brandi is on the faculty of Northwestern and DePaul Universities and directs the Bach & Beethoven Experience.
Brandi serves on the faculty of Northwestern and DePaul Universities, where she works with the Baroque Music Ensemble and teaches Baroque Performance Practice and Ornamentation, respectively. For more information about the Bach & Beethoven Experience, visit bbexperience.org.
Oka Homma Singers
Oka Homma – a Chicago-based Drum group, presents intertribal songs of the Southern Plains. Oka Homma formed in March 2023 to contribute to a resurgence of arts engagement needed to mobilize and build community. In addition, the Drum aims to re/introduce cultural practice amongst Chicago’s intergenerational Native American community. Through song, these singers share a small taste of southern plains culture with the Midwest populace. Lead Singer: Niyol Spencer (Mississippi Chata/Diné).
Sponsorship:

For more information about sponsorship, please contact: jgackstetter@gichigamiin-museum.org | (847) 475-1030

November Free Day
2025-11-26 10:00 | Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Join us for a day of free admission at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Wednesday, November 26th, 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 reserve your spot.

Dagwaagin(Fall) Artist Market – Small Business Saturday
2025-11-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, 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, and potential clients. Participating Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs will have the chance to share their arts and crafts, contributions, accomplishments, and professional services with the public, allowing guests to support these Indigenous-owned companies by purchasing items or fostering future business opportunities.
Admission is FREE

Native Artists and Small Businesses
Start your holiday shopping early and show your support for local Native American Small Businesses this Small Business Saturday.
My Ribbon Closet
Ribbon skirts / shirts / jewelry and accessories
Shikaakwa Press
Beaded jewelry, ribbon skirts, quill work, birchbark art
https://hoogstratenphotography.com/
Art by Ruthanne
dentalium chokers, necklaces, beaded earrings, dentalium/capiz earrings, stickers, prints.
https://www.artbyruthanne.org/
Gawaapi
Art, t-shirts, jewelry, and crafts
Gawaapi
Scott Hill
Original paintings, prints, stone sculptures.
Scott Hill
Mangogwan (Loon Feather)
Handmade beaded Jewelry
Livloves Beading
Handmade Jewelry
Livlovesbeading
Auntie Eva’s Body Products
Salve, lotion, Essential rollerballs, and natural body products. Also handmade jewelry.
Auntie Eva’s
Tricia Renee Kucinski Author
Signed books, bookmarks, and stickers
Vendor list is now full! We have started a waitlist and will call in order the submissions are received. Please fill out the form, thank you!

For more information about this program, please contact:
Josee Starr | jstarr@gichigamiin.org | (847) 475-0911

Little Ones Story Time
2025-12-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-01-12 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-01-26 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-23 10:30 - 11:00 | Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, 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 Native authors.
The program is FREE for participants. We are excited to see you there!

December Free Day
2025-12-30 10:00 | Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Join us for a day of free admission at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Tuesday, December 30th, 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 reserve your spot.

January Free Day
2026-01-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Join us for a day of free admission at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Monday, January 19th, 2026, 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@gichigamiin.org to reserve your spot.

Tootsie’s Tea Tasting
2026-01-27 | Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Tootsie’s Tea is an Indigenous, Hispanic & Woman-owned tea business located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin founded by Lizz Tsosie Stachura. Specializing in small-batch loose leaf blends, they proudly handcraft mesmerizing teas made with high-quality ingredients that are both flavorful & visually stunning.
Lizz will be sharing a flight of her tea blends and talking with us about some of the beneficial properties of the teas and her journey of becoming a business owner.
Space for this program is limited, so rsvp is required to attend this event. Thank you!
Max capacity: 15 participants per session
Session 1: 12pm-1pm
Session 2: 4pm-5pm

February Free Day
2026-02-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Join us for a day of free admission at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Monday, February 16th, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This Free Day was generously sponsored by Josina Morita, Cook County Commissioner, 13th District and Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, State Representative, 17th District.
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@gichigamiin.org to reserve your spot.
