Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

This is must-​see as there is nothing else I know of in the Chicago area that presents Indigenous American history. Especially as the Green Bay Trail nearby is an important travel route for these First tribes.
Excellent museum for kids and adults. The artifact and exhibit labels are detailed enough to be interesting but not too long. A teepee replica in a diorama that kids can climb into is just about perfect. An art area where kids can draw their totems or whatever they please is adorable. Book and gift shop.

Decidedly okay museum. Totally unexpected collection of native american artifacts in evanston. Not suitable for children, however, unless you are visiting with a scheduled group/​tour.

For the incredibly low price ($ 3), this museum is definitely worth stopping by. It’s pretty difficult to locate, but they do have free parking behind the building, so that’s definitely a place!
There are a couple interesting exhibits, particularly the moccasins exhibit, the teaching lodge, and the mixed blood exhibit. There are also a few pretty awesome, reasonably-​priced items in the gift store.
However, this museum still has a long way in terms of organization and displays. While some displays were well-​lit, well-​labeled and generally well-​organized, there were sections of the museum with swathes of blank walls and posters propped in piles against the wall.
Definitely would be interested in visiting this museum again if they rotate their exhibits!

This is a fantastic little gem of a museum. It’s much bigger than it looks from outside, and the exhibits and library are fascinating. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. The admission fee is really great — $ 5/​adults & $ 3 for children, teachers, students, and seniors (65+). I can’t remember the last time I visited a museum that had such a low entrance fee! The fee gets you into all parts of the museum, and they even have free first Fridays (the first Friday of the month is free).
What really impressed me is how kid-​friendly the museum was. The exhibits are intelligent for adults but have components for children such as art tables, guessing games, and other activities that make them accessible and interactive for children. There are touching tables too which let kids handle different objects, and a teaching lodge upstairs that kids can play in as well. When I last visited there was a school group touring the museum — what a great field trip for students!
This museum really presents Native America history and contemporary cultures in a respectful way. Everyone should visit the Mitchell Museum and learn more about American’s Native past and present.

This museum is really fascinating. It has so many great things to look at. There is usually a fee to get in, but if you go on Teusday, it is free!