Exhibits
Living Stories: Contemporary Woodland Native American Art
Open from January 27, 2025 – June, 2026
This exhibit explores the evolving relationship between traditional Woodland Native American art and its contemporary interpretations, featuring the works of living artists who are pushing these traditions forward. (Click Image to Read More)
St. Kateri Youth Mural
Long ago, after the Great Spirit Kitchi-Manitou created humankind, the Anishinaabe wandered away from their peaceful ways and began to fight amongst themselves. Brother fought against brother, and sister fought against sister. Gone were the peoples’ harmonious ways. Discord, jealousy, and bitterness ruled the people. Seeing that the people had lost their peaceful ways and there was no longer respect for all living beings, Kitchi-Manitou decided to cleanse the Earth by bringing about a flood that drowned the Anishinaabe people and most of the animals. This flood was known as mush-ko-be-wun.(Click Image to Read More)
A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures
Our permanent exhibit “Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures” takes visitors on a tour through the major regions of the US and Canada and highlights the art and material culture of the tribes who lived there. Many of the objects you’ll see were collected by John and Betty Seabury Mitchell. This couple shared their passion for Native American art and culture with Evanstonians both old and young. In that spirit, the exhibit strives to provide a deeper understanding of Native American art, history, and cultures to all our visitors. (Click Image to Read More)