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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Thursday: 10am – 8pm
Sunday: 12pm – 4pm

Adults: $5.00
Children, students,          seniors: $2.50 
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