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  • November 2023

  • Sat 11

    46th Annual Benefit

    November 11, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm CST
    Writers Theatre 325 Tudor Ct, Glencoe, IL, United States

    Reception Photos 2023 Benefit Photos2023 End of YearJohn B. Herrington, Ph.D. (Chickasaw), was the first member of a federally recognized tribe to travel to space. Like many children in the 1960s, he dreamed of becoming an astronaut. Although Herrington held tight to his goal of flying in space, his path to the astronaut corps was […]

  • Wed 22

    November Free Day

    November 22, 2023 @ 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 22nd, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information about this program, please contact: info@gichigamiin-museum.org | (847) 475-1030 

  • December 2023

  • Sat 9

    2023 Winter Market

    December 9, 2023 @ 10:00 am - December 10, 2023 @ 3:00 pm CST
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

      Our 2023 Winter Market is back! This program honors Indigenous 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 […]

  • Thu 14

    Film Screening: “Without A Whisper – Konnón:Kwe”

    December 14, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm CST
    illinois holocaust museum 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, United States

    We are proud to be a community partner for an upcoming program at Illinois Holocaust Museum. Please join us at the Illinois Holocaust Museum for a FREE screening of Without A Whisper - Konnón:Kwe, a powerful true story about a fight for freedom and equality.      

  • January 2024

  • Mon 15

    January Free Day

    January 15, 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 Monday, January 15th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thank you to our Sponsor Grace Lutheran Church!  Stay tuned as we announce more free days in the coming months! For more information about this program, please contact: info@gichigamiin-museum.org | (847) 475-1030 

  • Mon 15

    Native Voices Cover-to-Cover Project: Ensuring Indigenous Representation in Children’s Literature

    January 15, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm CST
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

      The Mitchell Museum, in partnership with the Evanston Public Library and Northwestern University Center for Native American and Indigenous Research, kicks off a new project to ensure Indigenous representation in children's literature at our first Native Book Fair on Monday, January 15th, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To make sure authentic Native […]

  • February 2024

  • Fri 16

    Native Voices Cover-to-Cover Project: Ensuring Indigenous Representation in Children’s Literature

    February 16, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm CST
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

      The Mitchell Museum, in partnership with the Evanston Public Library and Northwestern University Center for Native American and Indigenous Research, kicks off a new project to ensure Indigenous representation in children’s literature at the second Native Book Fair on Friday, February 16th, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. About the Project We are […]

  • Fri 16

    February Free Day

    February 16, 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 Friday, February 16th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • Mon 19

    February Free Day

    February 19, 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 Monday, February 19th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thank you to our Sponsor Grace Lutheran Church! For more information about this program, please contact: info@gichigamiin-museum.org | (847) 475-1030 

  • March 2024

  • Wed 27

    March Free Day

    March 27, 2024 @ 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 Wednesday, March 27th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thank you to our Sponsor Grace Lutheran Church! Our monthly Museum Free Days will now include Indigenous Artists Pop-Up Markets! Each month, visit and shop with different local Indigenous artists.Sunset Kwe Designs […]

  • April 2024

  • Mon 8

    Artist Discussion w/ Chelsea Bighorn

    April 8, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CDT
    Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, 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. Chelsea Bighorn was born and raised in Tempe, Arizona, her tribal affiliations are the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux tribes from Montana and the Shoshone-Paiute from Northern Nevada. […]

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  • Wed 10

    April Free Day

    April 10, 2024 @ 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 Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thank you to our Sponsor Grace Lutheran Church!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 […]

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Monday10:00 AM — 5:00 PM
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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

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FREE Memorial Day thru Labor Day

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