Mitchell Museum
of the American Indian
3001 Central Street
Evanston, IL 60201
847.475.1030
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Museum Events
Check out what's happening at the Mitchell Museum in August. Come view our newest exhibit, "Dazzling Colors: The Evolution of Plains Reservation Art," or join in a program and learn more about American Indian culture.
Every Thursday Evening, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Native American Flute Group
Join our volunteer-led Native American flute circle for an evening of music and conversation. New players are always welcome to join!
* The Flute Group will not be meeting on Thursday, August 12 at the Mitchell.
Friday, August 5
Free Admission
Saturday, August 7, 11:00 am – Noon
Kids Craft Morning
Northwest Coast Masks
Thursday, August 12, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Educator's Open House & FREE CPDU Program
Join the Mitchell in welcoming the First Nations Traveling Resource Center (FNTRC) to Evanston. The FNTRC will be hosting a literary program in our library space from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Come see samples of exemplary books by and about American Indians and their cultures, lesson plans and units to teach in your classroom, handouts that provide tools for identifying and selecting non-bias materials, and other valuable teaching techniques and opportunities. FNTRC representatives will be present to answer questions, give advice on teaching American Indian cultures, and talk to educators about the importance of teaching these cultures in today's classroom.
The Mitchell Museum will also preview our field trip program and offer teachers a curator led-tour of our newest exhibition Dazzling Colors: The Evolution of Plains Reservation Art. Enter to win FREE busing for a field trip to the Mitchell in November (must be present to enter).
Admission to this event is free for educators with sign-in.
Saturday, August 14, 11:00 am – Noon
Kids Craft Morning
Talking Feathers
Sunday, August 15, 1:00 pm
Film Screening: Dances with Wolves
The Mitchell will be showing this epic Western in the library. Be sure to arrive early and see Dazzling Colors before the film!
Saturday, August 21
Quillwork Exhibit Opens
Come see this "how to" exhibition on quillwork in Native American art and cultural objects.
11:00 am - Noon
Kids Craft Morning
Dream Catchers
Saturday, August 28
11:00 am - Noon
Kids Craft Morning
God's Eyes
2:00 pm
John Clifford, Lakota elder: Lakota Culture and Storytelling
For more information, contact the Museum at 847.475.1030 or click here to email Visitor Services.
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Tuesday – Saturday:
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Thursday: 10am – 8pm
Sunday: 12pm – 4pm
Adults: $5.00
Children, students, seniors: $2.50
Mitchell Members: FREE
Tribal Members: FREE
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