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National Indo American Museum The NATIONAL INDO-AMERICAN MUSEUM builds bridges across generations and connects cultures through the diverse, colorful stories of all Indian Americans.

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Join us for a docent-led gallery talk through Desi Roots & Wings, NIAM’s permanent exhibition.📅 First Gallery Talk: Octo...
10/09/2026

Join us for a docent-led gallery talk through Desi Roots & Wings, NIAM’s permanent exhibition.

📅 First Gallery Talk: October 18 at 2:00 PM
🎟️ Museum Admission: $10

Through interactive exhibits, conversations, displays, and your own participation, discover the people and experiences that have shaped the Indian American story.

Do you know…
When did the first Indian come to America?
What was his name?

Come find out—and discover many more stories along the way!
This ongoing series is planned for approximately once a month, with additional dates to be announced soon.

We hope you’ll join us to explore, learn, and experience Desi Roots & Wings in a whole new way.

Join us for an engaging afternoon as we welcome our first guest speaker for Desi Roots and Wings, food historian Colleen...
09/24/2026

Join us for an engaging afternoon as we welcome our first guest speaker for Desi Roots and Wings, food historian Colleen, whose work explores the rich and evolving story of Indian cuisine in America.

Drawing on more than a century of culinary history, Colleen will trace the journey of Indian food across the United States—from the Raj-era themed restaurants of the 1950s and 60s to today’s vibrant, progressive dining scene. Through the lens of menus as primary sources, she reveals how Indian cuisine has been shaped, marketed, and reimagined over time.

This immersive talk will feature selections from Colleen’s extensive collection of historic menus—many of them true works of art—which attendees will have the rare opportunity to see and handle firsthand. She will also share early American interpretations of Indian cooking, including one of the earliest published curry recipes from an American cookbook.

This program beautifully complements the timelines explored in Roots & Wings, offering a unique perspective on culture, identity, and storytelling through food.

Tickets: $20 per person (includes museum admission)
Date & Time: October 3 at 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Walk-ins are welcome
Zelle - [email protected] or scan to pay

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**Our permanent exhibit DRWis now open.
***Our special exhibit Mukul Roy is currently on view until May 2027.

✨ Something new is coming to NIAM ✨Introducing the Roots & Wings Speaker Series—a new event series of talks exploring cu...
09/09/2026

✨ Something new is coming to NIAM ✨
Introducing the Roots & Wings Speaker Series—a new event series of talks exploring culture, identity, and storytelling through food, history, and heritage.
Our first guest speaker drops soon. Stay tuned. 👀🎙️

Join us at NIAM's Lombard campus for an exhibition celebrating the artistry of Mukul Roy who documented the lives of ear...
09/02/2026

Join us at NIAM's Lombard campus for an exhibition celebrating the artistry of Mukul Roy who documented the lives of early Indian Americans on Sept 13 2026 1pm to 4pm. Please email [email protected] for more details or to register for this free event.

On July 12, 2026 NIAM opened the second phase of the permanent exhibit, Wings. This success event brought together commu...
07/29/2026

On July 12, 2026 NIAM opened the second phase of the permanent exhibit, Wings. This success event brought together community, culture, and 375 years of Indo-American stories in a meaningful way.
We were especially honored by the powerful words from Chief Justice Sanjay Tailor, who reminded us that the exhibit is a celebration of the Indo-American journey marked by resilience, contribution, and hope. Our stories are not just part of history—they are the foundation of America’s future.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, supported us, and helped make this moment so impactful. The energy, conversations, and shared pride in our stories made it unforgettable.
Here’s to continuing the journey—honoring our roots and embracing our wings.
The exhibit is open to the public. Please email [email protected] for details, hours, and to plan your visit.

Join us at NIAM's Lombard campus for an art reception honoring two talented artists, Chittu Arun and Abhi Ganju on June ...
06/09/2025

Join us at NIAM's Lombard campus for an art reception honoring two talented artists, Chittu Arun and Abhi Ganju on June 22nd from 2:00pm to 4:00pm

NIAM hosted its annual gala to raise funds for the Phase II of Desi Roots and Wings exhibit along with other museum prog...
11/18/2024

NIAM hosted its annual gala to raise funds for the Phase II of Desi Roots and Wings exhibit along with other museum programming. Over 250 attendees came out to celebrate and support NIAM. To all of our donors, we thank you! 🙏🏽

Last night at Club in Naperville, NIAM hosted its annual gala to raise funds for the Phase II of Desi Roots and Wings e...
11/18/2024

Last night at Club in Naperville, NIAM hosted its annual gala to raise funds for the Phase II of Desi Roots and Wings exhibit along with other museum programming. Over 250 attendees came out to celebrate and support NIAM. To all of our donors, we thank you! 🙏🏽

NIAM’s Annual Gala - one week away! Join us on Nov 17th from 5:00pm to celebrate the first exhibit of the Indian America...
11/09/2024

NIAM’s Annual Gala - one week away!
Join us on Nov 17th from 5:00pm to celebrate the first exhibit of the Indian American’s journey to the United States.

Tickets are on sale now for an evening with live entertainment, food, drinks and a dance floor.

Click on the link below or scan the QR code
https://www.paypal.com/donate/...

: NIAM’s Annual Gala on Nov 17, 2024 from 5pmJoin us in celebrating the first exhibit of the IndianAmerican’s journey...
09/28/2024

: NIAM’s Annual Gala on Nov 17, 2024 from 5pm

Join us in celebrating the first exhibit of the Indian
American’s journey to the United States during our annual gala.

Tickets are on sale now. Come join us for an evening with live entertainment, food, drinks and a dance floor.

Click on the link below or scan the QR code
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=V7QDKU722HPUJ

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815 S Main Street
Lombard, IL
60148

Opening Hours

Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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