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  • August 2024

  • Tue 27

    Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures

    August 27, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Stop in for a 60-minute tour through our main exhibit A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures with one of our docents on select days this summer! Tuesday tours are […]

  • Wed 28

    Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures

    August 28, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Stop in for a 60-minute tour through our main exhibit A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures with one of our docents on select days this summer! Wednesday tours are […]

  • Thu 29

    Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures

    August 29, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Stop in for a 60-minute tour through our main exhibit A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures with one of our docents on select days this summer! Thursday tours are […]

  • September 2024

  • Sat 7

    Family Day 2024

    September 7, 2024 @ 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!     Throughout the event you can […]

  • Sat 28

    Evanston Ecology Center Presents: Harvest Fest

    September 28, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT
    Eggleston Park
  • Sun 29

    CAICC Education Committee Game Day Fundraiser

    September 29, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm CDT
    Wrigley Field 1060 W Addison St., Chicago, IL, United States

    The CAICC Education Committee invites you to our Game Day Fundraiser. Join us forthe last game of the regular season at Wrigley Field! A portion of the proceeds from each […]

  • October 2024

  • Mon 14

    Indigenous Peoples’ Day

    October 14, 2024 @ 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 […]

  • Mon 14

    Indigenous Peoples’ Day Powwow

    Featured October 14, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT
    ETHS Field House 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL, United States

    Thank you for attending the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian's first-ever community powwow in partnership with Evanston Township High School. This historic community event celebrated our forthcoming rebranding and […]

  • Fri 18

    An Evening of Storytelling

    October 18, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    CNAIR Artist and Elders in Residence Full Schedule October 8 - 18, 2024FERN RENVILLE  Fern Renville is a storyteller, artist, playwright, and enrolled citizen of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate. Fern […]

  • Mon 28

    Corn Husk Bat Workshop

    October 28, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Visit the Mitchell Museum on Monday, October 28th between 4-6pm to make corn husk bats for spooky season! These cute bats are a neat way to use the husks of […]

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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 […]

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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

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

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Address: 3001 Central Street Evanston, IL 60201
Call Us: 847.475.0911
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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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