About this Event
Join us for Late Wednesdays on April 1st, when we’ll be open until 8:00 pm. Enjoy the Museum after hours with extended access to the galleries and gift shop. Stroll through current exhibitions, pick up a unique gift, and take in the art in a more relaxed setting.
This month, we’re pleased to offer a free guided tour of Rieles y Raíces: Traqueros in Chicago and the Midwest at 6:00 pm, led by exhibition co-curator Ismael Cuevas, MA. Cuevas will guide visitors through the gallery, sharing insights into the exhibition’s development and the powerful history it explores. More than a century has passed since the first wave of Mexican immigrants arrived in Chicago—many directly recruited by railroad companies that helped establish the city’s prominence. However, the history of Mexican and Mexican American traqueros in the Midwest has long been overlooked.
In addition to the tour, guests are invited to the Reimagined Nichos Workshop at 6:30 pm, led by NMMA’s talented Education Department. Participants will create their own nicho box using objects to celebrate or commemorate a loved one or something they hold faith in. All materials will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own 12 cm x 12 cm images to include.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 West 19th Street, Chicago, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 12.51
