Tours
A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures
One of the Museum’s permanent exhibitions “A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures” will take you through the major regions of the US and Canada and highlight the art and material culture of the tribes who live there. There are over 1,200 federally recognized tribes that live across the US and Canada with differing though similar cultures, languages, and stories. The regions include: Woodlands, Plains, Southwest, Northwest Coast and California, and the Arctic/Sub-Arctic. While exploring each region, you will learn about: Housing, Transportation, Food, Clothing, Art, and Design.
Private Museum Experiences
We offer visitors the option to schedule 90-minute private, onsite tours. Guests can discover the museum with a docent-led tour Tuesday-Friday starting at 10am and 12:30pm.
For the safety of our guests and staff, the Mitchell Museum can accommodate private tours for classes or groups ranging from 10-60 people. Reservations must be made 2 weeks in advance. To book a tour or for more information, please call Michael at (847) 475-0911 or email mlamble@gichigamiin-museum.org.
Docent-Led Tour Pricing Information
School Tours
Students will be led on a 90-minute tour of our ongoing exhibit Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures by one of our highly trained docents who will highlight the cultural similarities and differences within and between the five distinct geographic regions. The tour also includes time in the teaching lodge, which houses our life-size hunting wigwam and traditional games. You also get to pick a hands-on craft activity that participants make and take home!
Price per person:
- Seniors (65+), Students and Teachers/Professors with ID – $8.00
- Adults (18-64) – $10.00
Group Tours
Groups will be led on a 90-minute tour of our ongoing exhibit Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures by one of our highly trained docents who will highlight the cultural similarities and differences within and between the five distinct geographic regions. The tour also includes time in the teaching lodge, which houses our life-size hunting wigwam and traditional games. Groups will close the tour with a short discussion and Q&A session.
Price per person:
- Seniors (65+), Youth/Teens (3-17), Students and Teachers/Professors with ID – $8.00
- Adults (18-64) – $10.00
To book a tour or for more information, please call Michael at (847) 475-0911 or email mlamble@gichigamiin-museum.org.