Haitian American Museum of Chicago-HAMOC

Haitian American Museum of Chicago-HAMOC Join us in person and virtually for community events, diverse programming and critical exhibitions. Contact us at [email protected] or at 773-213-1869

Important links: https://linktr.ee/hamoc

The Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) is the first Haitian museum in the Midwest, located in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Our mission is promote Haitian art, culture and history in metropolitan Chicago and surrounding communities, nationally and internationally through advocacy, education and supportive services.

August is here! Check out all of HAMOC's events and where we will be this month. Hope to see you there!
08/03/2026

August is here! Check out all of HAMOC's events and where we will be this month. Hope to see you there!

🚨Special Hours Alert - Museum Closed 5/20🚨Due to two major events, HAMOC will be closed to the public on Wednesday, May ...
05/19/2026

🚨Special Hours Alert - Museum Closed 5/20🚨

Due to two major events, HAMOC will be closed to the public on Wednesday, May 20. We will reopen at our regular time on Thursday, May 21 at 12pm. 🇭🇹

Looking to book your own tour or host an event at the museum? Reach out via DM or at [email protected]

05/15/2026

The Haitian American Museum of Chicago celebrates a new building and strong legacy of community care through art, education, and connection.

05/07/2026

🚨GIVEAWAY TIME🚨

HAMOC is giving away 2 FREE tickets to Ayiti After Dark: The Official Haitian Flag Day Party hosted by !

To enter:
1️⃣ Follow HAMOC’s instagram page
2️⃣ Tag the person you’re bringing in the comments!
That’s it!

The winner will be announced on Wednesday, May 13. Don’t miss your chance, enter now! 🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹

05/01/2026

🇭🇹HAPPY HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH🇭🇹
Celebrate with HAMOC throughout the month of May, bringing together community, culture and creativity.

Including:
🎟️FREE events
🎁FREE giveaways
🏛️ALWAYS FREE museum admission

Check the link in our bio for more information and registration. See you soon!

04/16/2026

Join HAMOC and artist Julio Cesar Montaño Montenegro for the first in-person artist talk at HAMOC’s new permanent space. Hear directly from the artist about his incredible work. Lite bites served.

Saturday, April 25, 2026
4pm - 5pm
4623 N. Clark St, Chicago
FREE event with registration (link in bio)

🇭🇹 MESI ANPIL! 🇭🇹 What a moment…!Thank you to our incredible HAMOC community for showing up and celebrating our Grand Re...
04/01/2026

🇭🇹 MESI ANPIL! 🇭🇹 What a moment…!

Thank you to our incredible HAMOC community for showing up and celebrating our Grand Reopening and the official opening of our permanent home at 4623 N Clark St. We are beyond grateful for the love, support, and powerful turnout, it truly meant everything to us.

If you haven’t visited yet, this is your sign! Come experience the new space and everything we’ve been building together. Admission is now FREE (with a $5 suggested donation), making it even easier to connect with Haitian art, culture and history.

This isn’t just about a building, it’s about community, legacy, and creating something that will live on for generations of Haitians in Chicago. 🇭🇹

Special thanks to and Nick Robins Photography for beautifully capturing this milestone.

In just one week, our museum team partnered and celebrated with organizations across the city. Here’s a recap:Thank you ...
03/01/2026

In just one week, our museum team partnered and celebrated with organizations across the city. Here’s a recap:

Thank you to for hosting a Meet and Greet at HAMOC’s offices for various Black and African organizations from across Illinois. It was an event full of new connections and great food.

The museum also provided 4 presentations in 2 languages on Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, a Haitian man and the first non-indigenous founder of Chicago, to grades 3rd to 8th! A huge shout out to Mr. Cantave, former President of for the support!

HAMOC’s PR Consultant, Nathalie, joined Mr. Emile Andre of Radio L’Union, a Haitian radio station broadcasting from , to talk about HAMOC’s upcoming events and Grand Reopening on 3/21/2026! Thank you for the opportunity to speak with the community live on air.

HAMOC’s Collection Team made a site visit to to learn more about their collection storage space. CAMOC warmly welcomed our team. The visit was productive and fruitful!

A part of ‘s Francophonie Month celebration, HAMOC participated in the annual Kick-Off event. Hundreds of community members, families and students tasted food from across the global French-speaking countries. As always, the Haitian food was a big hit!

And a big congrats to on their Women’s Forum & 5th Annual Mothers & Daughters Luncheon! HAMOC joined in the opening reception celebration, which kicked off a full weekend of events.

Collaboration is Key 🔑 HAMOC is grateful for the opportunity to be in community with you all!

📚✅ HAMOC’s First Book Signing!We’re still glowing from an incredible evening celebrating Haitians in Chicago — a project...
02/23/2026

📚✅ HAMOC’s First Book Signing!

We’re still glowing from an incredible evening celebrating Haitians in Chicago — a project rooted in honoring history, visibility, and community.

Huge thank you to and for helping us make this milestone possible.

This is just the beginning.

Want a copy of Haitians in Chicago for your home, classroom, or organization? Contact us to order!
Pickup + shipping available.

02/22/2026

✨ Healing Through Art ✨

What if the classroom became a space not just for learning — but for healing?

HAMOC’s in-school Healing Through Art workshops give students and teachers the tools to explore healing, identity, and connection through multidisciplinary, intergenerational art experiences. Led by talented Chicagoland HAMOC-affiliated artists, each workshop transforms the classroom into a space of reflection, expression, and growth.

Let’s create classrooms that nurture both learning and well-being. Book your workshop with HAMOC today!

Address

4623 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL
60640

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17732131869

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