National Museum of Mexican Art

National Museum of Mexican Art Our mission is to stimulate and preserve knowledge and appreciation of Mexican culture through event
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The National Mexican Museum of Art is a vibrant and welcoming place where you can experience authentic Mexican art and culture outside of Mexico, and admission is always free. We showcase 3,000 years creativity through a cultural crossroad that connects Chicagoans and suburbanites to the diversity of Mexican people.

• Located in Chicago’s Pilsen community, we provide an authentic cultural experie

nce while following the highest standards of other local museums.

• Our curators and educators are experts in Mexican art and their passion for the museum inspires and enlightens visitors. We routinely lend many of our pieces to museums around the globe, because they value the caliber of our artwork.

• Over the years we have inspired, educated and empowered tens of thousands of children and youth through arts programs.

• We are accessible. Public transportation is available to get to our Museum, admission is always free, staff on hand to guide visitors, our art is displayed in a manner that lets the visitor feel connected to the exhibition

ADMISSION IS FREE!

Children 7 – 12 are invited to explore our galleries on Saturday, September 16th from 10:00 am – 11:00 am during a guide...
08/26/2023

Children 7 – 12 are invited to explore our galleries on Saturday, September 16th from 10:00 am – 11:00 am during a guided visit of our Nuestras Historias: Stories of Mexican Identity from the Permanent Collection exhibition. We will spend time observing multiple works of art, discussing their themes and sketching their most interesting details. This event is free, but registration by September 15th is required. To register, email [email protected].

Los huecos del agua, Recent Indigenous Art from Mexico closes tomorrow, on Sunday, August 27th. Don’t miss your last cha...
08/26/2023

Los huecos del agua, Recent Indigenous Art from Mexico closes tomorrow, on Sunday, August 27th. Don’t miss your last chance to see this incredible exhibition that features 27 contemporary artists whose work focuses on the recreation of the legacy left behind by Native cultures before Spanish colonizers arrived to present-day Mexico. Visit our website to read more about the exhibition and plan your visit: https://nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/events/los-huecos-del-agua

Image: Tlacolulokos, Low Rider, 2021, acrylic on canvas. Courtesy of Arte Américas. Commissioned for Boom Oaxaca with a grant from The McClatchy Fresno Arts Endowment of The James B. McClatchy Foundation. Photo by Yadani

It's the last day to get Early Bird tickets for the Día de los Mu***os: Love Never Dies Ball. Taking place on Saturday, ...
08/25/2023

It's the last day to get Early Bird tickets for the Día de los Mu***os: Love Never Dies Ball. Taking place on Saturday, November 4th, the Ball is hosted by the Museum’s Auxiliary Board and includes delicious culinary treats, tasty adult beverages, great live music, and dancing to one of Chicago’s best DJs. Purchase your tickets today: https://givebutter.com/pgDjlj

Early Bird tickets are still available for the Día de los Mu***os: Love Never Dies Ball, taking place on Saturday, Novem...
08/24/2023

Early Bird tickets are still available for the Día de los Mu***os: Love Never Dies Ball, taking place on Saturday, November 4th! Hosted by the Museum’s Auxiliary Board, the evening includes delicious culinary treats, tasty adult beverages, great live music, and dancing to one of Chicago’s best DJs. Purchase your tickets today, or get more information at: https://givebutter.com/pgDjlj

TONIGHT: Join us for The Selena Tribute at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park! The tribute features an outstan...
08/24/2023

TONIGHT: Join us for The Selena Tribute at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park! The tribute features an outstanding lineup of performances by: Isabel Marie Sanchez, Courtnie Ramirez, Rosalba Valdez, and Mariachi Sirenas. Plus, get ready for entertaining drag performances by: Angelicia Marquez, Luna La Catrina, Venus Carangi, and Ivanna Rubio. Last but not least, don’t miss a surprise performance by a very special guest! Early arrival is highly encouraged.

It’s going to be a hot day, so we encourage all attendees to pack water and stay hydrated. Millennium Park has several resources to help you cool down:

-Water fountains can be found by the SW tent on the perimeter of the Great Lawn and near the lower level restrooms
-The Welcome Center at 201 E. Randolph is a cooling center (please note you will exit security and need to come back through the checkpoint)
-Cooling misters are located in the back of the Great Lawn near the BP Bridge and the Nicol’s Bridge

Please visit Millennium Park’s website for additional information and to plan your visit: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park_-planyourvisit.html

We look forward to seeing you at The Selena Tribute Concert tomorrow. It’s going to be a hot day, so we encourage all at...
08/23/2023

We look forward to seeing you at The Selena Tribute Concert tomorrow. It’s going to be a hot day, so we encourage all attendees to pack water and stay hydrated. Millennium Park has several resources to help you cool down:

-Water fountains can be found by the SW tent on the perimeter of the Great Lawn and near the lower level restrooms
-The Welcome Center on Randolph is a cooling center (please note you will exit security and need to come back through the checkpoint)
-Cooling misters are located in the back of the Great Lawn near the BP Bridge and the Nicol’s Bridge

Please visit Millennium Park’s website for additional information and to plan your visit: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park_-planyourvisit.html

The Selena Tribute Concert is TOMORROW at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. In addition to an incredible lineup, you won’t want...
08/23/2023

The Selena Tribute Concert is TOMORROW at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. In addition to an incredible lineup, you won’t want to miss our top-secret special guest. Can you guess who it is?

The gates at Millennium Park open at 5:00 pm and the concert starts at 6:00 pm. Early arrival is encouraged. Visit Millennium Park’s website to plan your visit: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park_-planyourvisit.html

Families with children are welcome to join us to hear "The Journey of Tunuri and the Blue Deer" by James Endredy read al...
08/22/2023

Families with children are welcome to join us to hear "The Journey of Tunuri and the Blue Deer" by James Endredy read aloud in the galleries. Recommended for ages 6-9, this tale is rooted in Huichol tradition, which we will connect to the work "The New Awakening", made by the Huichol community and currently on view in our Nuestras Historias: Stories of Mexican Identity from the Permanent Collection exhibition. This event on September 16th at 11:30 am. Admission is free, but registration before the day of the event is required. To register, email [email protected].

Children 7-12 are invited to explore our galleries on Saturday, September 16th from 10:00 am – 11:00 am during a guided ...
08/21/2023

Children 7-12 are invited to explore our galleries on Saturday, September 16th from 10:00 am – 11:00 am during a guided visit of our Nuestras Historias: Stories of Mexican Identity from the Permanent Collection exhibition. We will spend time observing multiple works of art, discussing their themes and sketching their most interesting details. This event is free, but registration before the day of the event is required. To register, email [email protected].

The Museum’s youth initiative Yollocalli Arts Reach, is honored and excited to announce that they have been chosen to pa...
08/20/2023

The Museum’s youth initiative Yollocalli Arts Reach, is honored and excited to announce that they have been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance to help direct a portion of Target’s donation to us! Now through December 31st, vote for us through the Target Circle program to help determine how Target’s donation will be divvied up. Find out more about Target Circle here:

Target Circle

Calling baseball fans! In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, the Chicago Cubs are offering a special ticket offer for...
08/19/2023

Calling baseball fans! In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, the Chicago Cubs are offering a special ticket offer for the game on Tuesday, September 19th at 6:40 pm. The package includes a ticket to the Cubs vs. Pirates game and a special-edition Cubs Sugar Skull bobblehead. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket package will be donated to the National Museum of Mexican Art! Purchase tickets here: https://offer.fevo.com/pirates-at-cubs-trm79p9-b3643c5?fevoUri=pirates-at-cubs-trm79p9-b3643c5%2F

To purchase tickets for a group of 15 or more, please call Megh Babikian at 773-404-4216 or email [email protected].

Los huecos del agua, Recent Indigenous Art from Mexico is CLOSING SOON, on Sunday, August 27th. Don’t miss your last cha...
08/19/2023

Los huecos del agua, Recent Indigenous Art from Mexico is CLOSING SOON, on Sunday, August 27th. Don’t miss your last chance to see this incredible exhibition that features 27 contemporary artists whose work focuses on the recreation of the legacy left behind by Native cultures before Spanish colonizers arrived to present-day Mexico. Visit our website to read more about the exhibition and plan your visit: https://nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/events/los-huecos-del-agua

Image: Tlacolulokos, Low Rider, 2021, acrylic on canvas. Courtesy of Arte Américas. Commissioned for Boom Oaxaca with a grant from The McClatchy Fresno Arts Endowment of The James B. McClatchy Foundation. Photo by Yadani

Calling all Selena fans! Join us for The Selena Tribute Concert on Thursday, August 24th, 6:00 pm at Jay Pritzker Pavili...
08/18/2023

Calling all Selena fans! Join us for The Selena Tribute Concert on Thursday, August 24th, 6:00 pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park. This free event features a fierce lineup of performances by: Isabel Marie Sanchez, Courtnie Ramirez, Rosalba Valdez, and Mariachi Sirenas. Plus, get ready for entertaining drag performances by: Angelicia Marquez, Luna La Catrina, Venus Carangi, and Ivanna Rubio. Pack a picnic, bring some snacks, and get ready to sing and dance the night away!

Discounted parking for the tribute concert is available at a rate of $13 at Millennium Park Garage and Millennium Lakeside Garage. Both are accessible at 5 S. Columbus Dr. and are located next to each other. Both pedestrian exits let out on East Randolph at Columbus. Buy discounted parking ahead of time: https://millenniumgarages.com/selenatributeconcert/

There’s a new mural in town and it is larger than life! Wintrust’s mural features the work of beloved Chicago artist Car...
08/18/2023

There’s a new mural in town and it is larger than life! Wintrust’s mural features the work of beloved Chicago artist Carlos Cortéz and celebrates his centennial year and legacy as an activist, poet, and printmaker. You can see it for yourself located at The Wintrust Mural Building at 1735 N. Ashland Ave. You can’t miss it; it’s located right off the I-90/94. Read more: https://www.wintrust.com/financial-education/2023/08/the-mural-building-the-national-museum-of-mexican-art.html

08/17/2023

The Selena Tribute Concert is almost here! Join us on Thursday, August 24th at 6:00 pm at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and enjoy an incredible tribute celebrating the legendary and beloved Tex Mex queen of cumbia: Selena. The Selena Tribute Concert features Mariachi Sirenas, Courtnie Ramirez, Rosalba Valdez, Isabel Marie Sanchez, and a dazzling lineup of drag performers. Plus, don’t miss a surprise performance by a very special guest!

Our mission is to stimulate and preserve knowledge and appreciation of Mexican culture through events and exhibitions that exemplify the rich variety of visual and performing arts in Mexican culture.

Early Bird tickets are now available for the Día de los Mu***os: Love Never Dies Ball, taking place on Saturday, Novembe...
08/17/2023

Early Bird tickets are now available for the Día de los Mu***os: Love Never Dies Ball, taking place on Saturday, November 4th! Hosted by the Museum’s Auxiliary Board, the evening includes delicious culinary treats, tasty adult beverages, great live music, and dancing to one of Chicago’s best DJs. Purchase your tickets today, or get more information at: https://givebutter.com/pgDjlj

Are you Selena’s biggest fan? Share a video telling us what you love about Selena as we commemorate and honor her legacy...
08/17/2023

Are you Selena’s biggest fan? Share a video telling us what you love about Selena as we commemorate and honor her legacy at The Selena Tribute Concert on Thursday, August 24th at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Add your unique voice with a video dedication telling us why you love Selena, and it could be included during the performance. Submit your video by Friday, August 18th. Follow the link to learn how to submit your video dedication: https://forms.gle/ihLiyWyNJmF5JDweA

📣 X as Intersection Series Announcement 📣The U.S. Latinx Art Forum (USLAF) is proud to continue the “X as Intersection” ...
08/16/2023

📣 X as Intersection Series Announcement 📣

The U.S. Latinx Art Forum (USLAF) is proud to continue the “X as Intersection” series in partnership with

This four-part public program will feature virtual conversations with fellows from the third Latinx Artist Fellowship cohort. We look forward to another rich exchange between our co-moderators, artist fellows and attendees via a live Q&A.

🎟️ How to Attend? 🎟️
Stay tuned as we will announce the first artist panel & circulate a registration link next week!

⭐ Part I | September 13, 2023
Whitney Museum of American Art (New York, NY) & US Latinx Art Forum

⭐Part II | Date November 15, 2023
National Museum of Mexican Art (Chicago, IL) & US Latinx Art Forum

⭐Part III | February 28, 2024
El Museo del Barrio (New York, NY) & US Latinx Art Forum

⭐Part IV | April 3, 2024
Museum of Fine Arts (Houston, TX) & Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico



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Join us on Friday, September 22nd from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm for the opening reception of our 37th annual Day of the Dead ex...
08/16/2023

Join us on Friday, September 22nd from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm for the opening reception of our 37th annual Day of the Dead exhibition: Día de Mu***os, Living Presence. This year’s exhibition remembers the thousands of people who died in the February 2023 earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The exhibition will also memorialize women around the world who have been violated, disappeared, or murdered, with a large installation by eighteen local artists. Come experience this age-old tradition of honoring the lives of lost loved ones through captivating altars, beautiful folk art, and evocative fine art.

Martha Gabriela Driessen, Mayra y su vestido (Mayra and her Dress), Guanajuato, México, 2021, digital photograph / fotografía, courtesy of the artist

Calling all Selena fans! Join us for The Selena Tribute Concert on Thursday, August 24th, 6:00 pm at Jay Pritzker Pavili...
08/15/2023

Calling all Selena fans! Join us for The Selena Tribute Concert on Thursday, August 24th, 6:00 pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park. This free event features a fierce lineup of performances by: Isabel Marie Sanchez, Courtnie Ramirez, Rosalba Valdez, and Mariachi Sirenas. Plus, get ready for entertaining drag performances by: Angelicia Marquez, Luna La Catrina, Venus Carangi, and Ivanna Rubio. Pack a picnic, bring some snacks, and get ready to sing and dance the night away!

Discounted parking for the tribute concert is available at a rate of $13 at Millennium Park Garage and Millennium Lakeside Garage. Both are accessible at 5 S. Columbus Dr. and are located next to each other. Both pedestrian exits let out on East Randolph at Columbus. Buy discounted parking ahead of time: https://millenniumgarages.com/selenatributeconcert/

The National Museum of Mexican Art is proud to support Carla Morrison, performing a FREE concert as part of the Millenni...
08/14/2023

The National Museum of Mexican Art is proud to support Carla Morrison, performing a FREE concert as part of the Millennium Park Summer Music Series on Monday, August 21st at 6:30 pm. Grammy-nominated and three-time Latin Grammy-winning artist Carla Morrison has had an explosive year following the release of her highly anticipated album, El Renacimiento, via Cosmica Artists. Join us outdoors at the beautiful Jay Pritzker Pavilion and enjoy a FREE concert filled with poetic music, powerful self-discovery, and R&B beats.

Today would have been Carlos Cortez’s 100th birthday! Known as a local political activist, poet, illustrator, and murali...
08/13/2023

Today would have been Carlos Cortez’s 100th birthday! Known as a local political activist, poet, illustrator, and muralist, Cortez made countless works discussing human rights issues, often making works focused on labor rights, class-consciousness, and other social inequalities. Join us today at 2:00 pm as we celebrate the opening of our exhibition, Carlos Cortéz 100 Años: https://nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/events/carlos-cortez-100-anos-opening-centennial-reception

Anonymous, Untitled (Sin título), 1980, gelatin silver print / impresión de gelatina a la plata, 9 1/16" x 6 1/16" (paper size), National Museum of Mexican Art Permanent Collection, 2005.967, Gift from the Carlos Cortéz Estate

We’re clearing out our art studio! Community members and teachers are invited to take home free art supplies on Sunday, ...
08/12/2023

We’re clearing out our art studio! Community members and teachers are invited to take home free art supplies on Sunday, August 20th from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. We encourage you to bring your own bag to carry all the treasures you might take home.

In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, the Chicago Cubs are offering a special ticket offer for the game on Tuesday, S...
08/11/2023

In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, the Chicago Cubs are offering a special ticket offer for the game on Tuesday, September 19th at 6:40 pm. The package includes a ticket to the Cubs vs. Pirates game and a special-edition Cubs Sugar Skull bobblehead. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket package will be donated to the National Museum of Mexican Art! Purchase tickets here: https://offer.fevo.com/pirates-at-cubs-trm79p9-b3643c5?fevoUri=pirates-at-cubs-trm79p9-b3643c5%2F

To purchase tickets for a group of 15 or more, please call Megh Babikian at 773-404-4216 or email [email protected].

Los huecos del agua, Recent Indigenous Art from Mexico is CLOSING SOON on Sunday, August 27th. Don’t miss your last chan...
08/11/2023

Los huecos del agua, Recent Indigenous Art from Mexico is CLOSING SOON on Sunday, August 27th. Don’t miss your last chance to see this incredible exhibition that features 27 contemporary artists whose work focuses on the recreation of the legacy left behind by Native cultures before Spanish colonizers arrived to present-day Mexico. Visit our website to read more about the exhibition and plan your visit: https://nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/events/los-huecos-del-agua

Image: Tlacolulokos, Low Rider, 2021, acrylic on canvas. Courtesy of Arte Américas. Commissioned for Boom Oaxaca with a grant from The McClatchy Fresno Arts Endowment of The James B. McClatchy Foundation. Photo by Yadani

Are you Selena’s biggest fan? This year we invite you to share a video telling us what you love about Selena as we comme...
08/11/2023

Are you Selena’s biggest fan? This year we invite you to share a video telling us what you love about Selena as we commemorate and honor her legacy at the Selena Tribute Concert on Thursday, August 24th. Follow the link to learn how to submit your video dedication: https://forms.gle/ihLiyWyNJmF5JDweA

The National Museum of Mexican Art is pleased to announce the opening of its 37th annual Day of the Dead exhibition on F...
08/10/2023

The National Museum of Mexican Art is pleased to announce the opening of its 37th annual Day of the Dead exhibition on Friday, September 22nd in the Main Gallery. Entitled Día de Mu***os, Living Presence, this year’s exhibition remembers the thousands of people who died in the February 2023 earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The exhibition will also memorialize women around the world who have been violated, disappeared, or murdered, with a large installation by eighteen local artists. With flowers, food, and drinks, we await the return home of loved ones who no longer walk this Earth. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, September 22nd to experience this age-old tradition of honoring the lives of lost loved ones through captivating altars, beautiful folk art, and evocative fine art.

Let us know if you plan to attend: https://www.facebook.com/events/11119380597717

Martha Gabriela Driessen, Mayra y su vestido (Mayra and her Dress), Guanajuato, México, 2021, black and white digital photograph / fotografía digital blanco y negro, 17" x 22", curtesy of the artist

Join us on Sunday, August 13th from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm as we inaugurate the exhibition, Carlos Cortéz 100 AÑOS and celebr...
08/09/2023

Join us on Sunday, August 13th from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm as we inaugurate the exhibition, Carlos Cortéz 100 AÑOS and celebrate the centennial of one of our community's most beloved artists, Carlos Cortéz Koyokuikatl (1923-2005). The opening day reception will include poetry readings and birthday cake! This event is free, however registration is encouraged to help us plan accordingly: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carlos-cortez-100-anos-opening-centennial-reception-tickets-686178186427

Image: (Detail) Cortéz in front of his mural, Prevent WWIII, on 18th Street, 1980, gelatin silver print. NMMA Permanent Collection, 2005.967. Gift from the Carlos Cortéz Estate

Our friends at Goodman Theatre are brining IN MY GRANNY'S GARDEN to Harrison Park, in our own backyard on Thursday, Augu...
08/09/2023

Our friends at Goodman Theatre are brining IN MY GRANNY'S GARDEN to Harrison Park, in our own backyard on Thursday, August 10! Got tickets? They’re FREE! Visit Goodmantheatre.org/Garden for more information and to reserve your spot on the lawn.

Here's a list of 5 things to remember to bring along:
•A chair or blanket to sit on (yay, !)
•Water (hydration is your friend)
•A hat/or visor or umbrella (sun's out, fun's out)
•Little ones 0 - 5 years old
•Something to be still your heart from all the cuteness overload (this usually works--> 📱 ...be sure to tag us 😉)

Children 7 – 12 years old are invited to take over our art studio on Saturday, August 19th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm! Ins...
08/07/2023

Children 7 – 12 years old are invited to take over our art studio on Saturday, August 19th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm! Inspired by themes in the exhibition Los huecos del agua: Recent Indigenous Art from Mexico, we will create original rubber stamps to print on paper. Your stamps can also be used at home to personalize fabric pieces like tote bags! Spaces are limited Email [email protected] to register. 20 registration fee includes all materials needed.

Yesterday we hosted our fifth annual Copitas de Sol. Presented by the Museum’s Auxiliary Board, the fundraiser was a gre...
08/06/2023

Yesterday we hosted our fifth annual Copitas de Sol. Presented by the Museum’s Auxiliary Board, the fundraiser was a great success that welcomed 200 guests who explored the world of agave spirits, while enjoying delicious bites from local restaurants. A special thanks goes out to Sacred Agave for their wonderful partnership and support presenting this event. We hope to see you at the next one!

Sonido Sets wrapped up on July 21st, closing a four-week series that celebrated and uplifted Chicago’s up and coming mus...
08/06/2023

Sonido Sets wrapped up on July 21st, closing a four-week series that celebrated and uplifted Chicago’s up and coming musicians. The closing featured the incredible Mariachi Sirenas, joined by Jose Alfredo, and Rosalba Valdez, all presenting original and traditional Mexican sounds to a packed house! Earlier in the summer Jesse and Mariah Colon also hosted electrifying evenings and had concert-goers dancing and swaying all night. We’re thankful to everyone who attended, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, the Chicago Cubs  are offering a special ticket offer for the game on Tuesday, ...
08/04/2023

In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, the Chicago Cubs are offering a special ticket offer for the game on Tuesday, September 19th at 6:40 pm. The package includes a ticket to the Cubs vs. Pirates game and a special-edition Cubs Sugar Skull bobblehead. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket package will be donated to the National Museum of Mexican Art! Purchase tickets here: https://offer.fevo.com/pirates-at-cubs-trm79p9-b3643c5?fevoUri=pirates-at-cubs-trm79p9-b3643c5%2F

To purchase tickets for a group of 15 or more, please call Megh Babikian at 773-404-4216 or email [email protected].

Today is the anniversary of the Bracero program which brought Mexican laborers to the U.S. beginning in 1942. The progra...
08/04/2023

Today is the anniversary of the Bracero program which brought Mexican laborers to the U.S. beginning in 1942. The program lasted for over 20 years during which over 4 million Mexican laborers, or Braceros, came to work in the United States. While the program was contentious during its period, we honor those workers for their efforts in the agricultural sector.
Today we continue to see migrant workers as a significant source of agricultural labor and recognize and value the work that goes into putting food on the table.

Image: Carlos Cortéz, ¡Justicia para los campesinos! (Justice for the Farm Workers!), 1979, linocut / grabado en linóleo, N.N. / S.F., National Museum of Mexican Art Permanent Collection, Gift of the artist, photo credit: Kathleen Culbert-Aguilar

Calling all Selena fans! Join us for The Selena Tribute Concert on Thursday, August 24th, 6:00 pm at Jay Pritzker Pavili...
08/03/2023

Calling all Selena fans! Join us for The Selena Tribute Concert on Thursday, August 24th, 6:00 pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park. This free event features a fierce lineup of performances by: Isabel Marie Sanchez, Courtnie Ramirez, Rosalba Valdez, and Mariachi Sirenas. Plus, get ready for entertaining drag performances by: Angelicia Marquez, Luna La Catrina, Venus Carangi, and Ivanna Rubio. Pack a picnic, bring some snacks, and get ready to sing and dance the night away! Let us know if you plan to attend here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1350860832308510

The National Museum of Mexican Art is now accepting reservations for docent-led tours of our 2023 Día de Mu***os exhibit...
08/02/2023

The National Museum of Mexican Art is now accepting reservations for docent-led tours of our 2023 Día de Mu***os exhibition through August 10th from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. All reservations must be made via telephone with a live education representative at 312-738-1503 ext. 0. After August 10th, self-guided visits or docent-led tour reservations can be made on our website.

We’re thrilled to welcome talented drag performers Angelicia Marquez, Luna La Catrina, Venus Carangi, and Ivanna Rubio t...
08/01/2023

We’re thrilled to welcome talented drag performers Angelicia Marquez, Luna La Catrina, Venus Carangi, and Ivanna Rubio to The Selena Tribute Concert. Don’t miss their dazzling performance in honor of the queen of Tejano music. From showstopping outfits to upbeat dance routines, they’ll have you dancing and singing along! Join us on Thursday, August 24th at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion for this FREE concert.




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Hundreds of photographs from the personal collection of Frida Kahlo go on display at the National Museum of Mexican Art this weekend.
On this Frida Friday, we share the recipe for the Oaxacan black mole served at Frida Kahlo’s and Diego Rivera’s wedding reception. We are celebrating favorite traditional Mexican dishes loved by Frida—like this mole negro—in honor of her many exhibitions this year, including the Immersive Frida Kahlo Immersive Frida Kahlo experience traveling through multiple cities across the nation.

And if you happen to live or be in the Chicago area, catch more Frida at the National Museum of Mexican Art. Home to one of the largest Mexican art collection in the United States. In addition to this special mole negro, the wedding guests enjoyed mucho tequila and a traditional wedding feast—made by Diego’s second wife (Frida was No. 3) Lupe Marín and cooks specially hired from the local marketplace.

Make the Oaxacan Black Mole Served at Frida’s Wedding:
Congratulations National Museum of Mexican Art and Nancy García Loza on your grant!
As we prepare to welcome the Alebrijes in June, let’s look at how the artists begin their artistic process using sketches (bocetos) and models (maquetas). The Mexican Cultural Center-DuPage in West Chicago, will be featuring these artifacts in a new exhibit, Maquetas y Bocetos, opening on Friday, April 8. We encourage you to stop by Gallery 200 at 103 W Washington Street and get a sneak peek at the creatures!


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We at the Museo Frida Kahlo 💙 are very happy 😃 to present "Frida Kahlo, Her Photos" in collaboration with the National Museum of Mexican Art (Chicago, IL USA.) The photography collection arrived in the City of Chicago 🇺🇸 and the museum team has started the installation process in order to welcome visitors to the exhibition as of April 1.

Check out these photos of the Frida Kahlo installtation process.

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Estamos muy contentos 😃 en el Museo Frida Kahlo 💙 de realizar en colaboración con el National Museum of Mexican Art 🇺🇸 (Chicago, USA.) la Exposición "Frida Kahlo: sus Fotos". La obra llegó a la Ciudad de Chicago y el equipo de museografía ha comenzado a realizar los trabajos necesarios de montaje para recibir a todos los visitantes a partir del 01 de abril.

Les compartimos algunas fotos del proceso de montaje de la exposición.
FREE Event at the National Museum of Mexican Art this Wednesday!
✨Mujeres Latinas en Accion is incredibly grateful to have the support from all of our sponsors, in-kind donors, Board of Directors, Emeritus Council-former Board & Advisory Council Members, Mujeres' YPAC, staff, and many more! With your support, this year's hybrid Voces Unidas was an unbelievable success. Gracias!💜

Platinum Sponsors: Sidley Austin LLP (Official) & Allstate
Gold Sponsors: The Northern Trust Company, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, Harrington Site Services Company, & Chase
Silver Sponsors: ABC 7 Chicago, ComEd, KPMG, Delgado Rompf Bruen LLC, Saint Anthony Hospital, ArentFox Schiff, & McDonald's Hispanic Operators Association
Bronze Sponsors: Huntington National Bank, Cboe Global Markets, PepsiCo, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, & UI Health | UIC
Captains: Adelante Counseling and Wellness, Alex Toland, Beatriz Canas, Alma E. Anaya, Alma Rodriguez, Doris Salomon, Liz Bautista, Chicago Community Loan Fund, Kendra Stead, Eli Bahena, National Museum of Mexican Art, and Jenner & Block LLP
Our exploration of Alebrijes continues as we look at what these colorful sculptures are made of. See them at Cantigny Park this June!

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PERSONAL COLLECTION - Frida Kahlo, Her Photos opens at the National Museum of Mexican Art on April 1. They come from the archive of photographs that belonged to her personally and reveals parts of the personal history of an artist, of a country and of a period. You can learn more at https://nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/events/frida-kahlo-her-photos
A group of our parents visited the National Museum of Mexican Art and got a sneak peek of the new Ruben Aguirre 'Tectonic Reflections' exhibit. They also completed a workshop where they created their own works inspired by that of Mr. Aguirre! Thank you to the National Museum of Mexican Art for hosting our parents!

Keep an eye out for the next BAC and PAC meetings in order to learn about and participate in trips such as this one.
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Un grupo de padres de Solorio visitaron el Museo Nacional de Arte Mexicano y obtuvieron un tour en adelanto de la nueva exhibición de Rubén Aguirre 'Tectonic Reflections'. ¡También tuvieron un taller donde crearon sus propias obras inspiradas por las del Sr. Aguirre! ¡Gracias al Museo Nacional de Arte Mexican por invitar a nuestras mamas!

Estese al tanto de las próximas juntas del BAC y PAC para aprender más sobre y participar en paseos cómo este.
Horticulture’s continued plan for the arrival of the Alebrijes exhibit this June.


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UTC is going to Puerto Rico with Carmen Rivera's timeless play, LA GRINGA! Estamos bien emocionados! 🇵🇷 If you’re on the island in April check us out!

Big thanks to Chicago Latino Theater Alliance - CLATA Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña National Museum of Mexican Art Puerto Rican Arts Alliance !
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