We are the only museum in the Chicagoland area that focuses exclusively on the history, culture and arts of the North American native people. The Museum's collections range from the Paleo-Indian period through the present day. Permanent exhibitions depict the Native American cultures of the Woodlands, Plains, Southwest, Northwest Coast and Arctic.
Categories
Museums:
General (Art, History, etc.)
Other Details
Average Price:
$
Advance Arrangements:
Museum is wheelchair (and therefore stroller) accessible.
Parking:
Free parking behind the museum.
Pricing Notes:
Suggested Admission:
$5 Adults
$2.50 Students, children and senior citizens
$10 Maximum admission per family
I took my 10 year old son to the Mitchell Museum yesterday. It is small but they pack a lot of items into the museum. We were able to use the Museum Adventure Pass http://www.kidwinks.com/FamilyFun/4/MacysMuseumAdventurePass/6360/ so it didn't cost a cent. We managed to spend about 3.5 hours looking around. I think this would be a nice tour for a scouting or school group. Personally, I prefer the American Indian exhibit at the Field Museum although when you take into account travel and cost this was a nice, easy, inexpensive outing.
It is a small place with LOTS to see, although if you aren't on a tour you miss a lot of what everything means. They have a neat exhibit of a tepee and it's very neat, for an adult. I don't think children would appreciate it as much. Also, ditch the stroller... it's two stories with no elevator.
