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  • November 2022

  • Sat 19

    45th Anniversary Benefit & Awards Ceremony

    November 19, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm CST
    Writers Theatre 325 Tudor Ct, Glencoe, IL, United States

    The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian will honor U.S. Representative Sharice Davids for her significant contributions to Native American society, culture, and history at the 45th Anniversary Benefit and […]

  • Wed 30

    The Urban Indian Relocation Program 60 Years Later

    November 30, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Starting in 1952, after the Urban Indian Relocation Act of 1948, the United States Government initiated the Urban Indian Relocation Program, designed to move Native Americans off reservations to seven […]

  • December 2022

  • Sat 3

    Tribal Museums Day 2022

    December 3, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm CST
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

      Tribal Museums Day 2022Saturday, December 3Sharing Our Wisdom, Values & Diverse Cultures About this event We are excited to participate in the FIRST Tribal Museums Day 2022 on Saturday, […]

  • January 2023

  • Thu 12

    Exhibit Opening – No Rest: The Epidemic of Stolen Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2Spirits

    January 12, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

      A thought-provoking traveling exhibit opening in January 2023, highlighting the epidemic of stolen indigenous women, girls, and 2Spirits.  The Mitchell Museum of American Indian will debut a thought-provoking traveling […]

  • February 2023

  • Thu 16

    POSTPONED: Members’ Night

    February 16, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

      Event Postponed Due to the weather, we have decided to postpone tonight’s Member’s Night. We will announce the new date soon.  Miigwetch (Thank you) For more information, please contact: […]

  • Mon 20

    Free Day February 2023

    February 20, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm CST
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    We are so excited to bring back Free Museum days! For the first time since 2020, we welcome you to visit us with Free Admission on Monday, February 20, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. […]

  • March 2023

  • Mon 20

    Free Day March 2023

    March 20, 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, March 20, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as we celebrate the first day of Spring! Stay tuned as […]

  • April 2023

  • Thu 6

    Free Day April 2023

    April 6, 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 Thursday, April 6, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Stay tuned as we announce more free […]

  • Sat 15

    7th Annual Urban Native Education Conference

    April 15, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm CDT
    illinois holocaust museum 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, United States

    Presented by the Chicago American Indian Community Collaborative Education Committee   For additional questions visit https://chicagoaicc.com/7th-annual-urban-native-education-conference/ or contact Education Committee Co-Chairs: Josee Starr: jstarr@gichigamiin-museum.org Aaron Golding: aaron.golding@northwestern.edu

  • Sun 23

    Film Screening: Powerlands

    April 23, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Celebrate Earth Day 2023 with a screening of Powerlands, an award-winning documentary by Navajo filmmaker Ivey Camille Manybeads Tso. We offer two ways to see the film. Watch the movie […]

  • May 2023

  • Thu 4

    MMIW Awareness

    May 4, 2023 @ 10:00 am - May 5, 2023 @ 5:00 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Visit the Mitchell Museum for FREE on May 4th and 5th for guided public tours and family red dress crafts by St. Kateri Center of Chicago.  Friday, May 5th, is […]

  • Thu 4

    Virtual Artist Discussion with Valaria Tatera

    May 4, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CDT
    Zoom

    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.Valaria Tatera is a […]

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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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