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National Museum Of Mexican Art In Pilsen Gets $500K To Expand Educational Programs
The museum will be able to serve double the number of students, add a staff position and redesign its arts education studio, its founder said.
Ofrendas Honoring Uvalde Victims, Ukrainians Are Part Of National Museum Of Mexican Art’s Día De Los Muertos Exhibit
The exhibit, which has free admission, will run until Dec. 11. It features pieces and installations from artists in the United States and Mexico.
Pilsen’s Casa Humilde Cervecería Unveils Limited Edition Frida Kahlo-Inspired Beer
The summery hibiscus and lime lager will be available first at Tuesday's release party at the National Museum of Mexican Art.
Frida Kahlo Photo Exhibition Comes To Pilsen’s National Museum Of Mexican Art
The multi-room gallery features nearly 250 photos that were stashed away for more than 50 years in Mexico City.
National Museum Of Mexican Art Will Be Open Late Thursday, Giving More Visitors A Chance To See Día De Los Muertos Exhibit
The National Museum of Mexican Art is staying open until 8 p.m Thursday and hosting a special Día De Los Muertos art activity.
Adam Toledo, Boy Killed By Chicago Cop, Remembered By National Museum Of Mexican Art
The museum's Dia de los Muertos ofrenda for Toledo features Legos, Cheetos and Cubs gear: "It really shows he was just a kid."
National Museum Of Mexican Art Dedicates Plaza To City’s First Latino Committeeman, Ray Castro: ‘He Stood For Justice’
Castro, a veteran who died in 2005, is remembered for organizing sports programs for South Chicago youth and fundraising for a monument honoring 12 fallen soldiers, among other contributions.
National Museum Of Mexican Art Seeks Photos To Honor Loved Ones Who Died From COVID-19
The museum's Dia de los Muertos ofrenda will be a tribute to people in the United States and Mexico who died from coronavirus.
National Museum Of Mexican Art Gets Record $8 Million Donation From Billionaire MacKenzie Scott
UIC also got a $40 million donation from Scott for first-generation and low-income students.
National Museum Of Mexican Art Set To Welcome Guests Again July 1
The museum closed in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, but now it's reopening with safety protocols.
National Museum Of Mexican Art’s Virtual Workshops Help Older People Find Community During Isolating Winter
From drawing to folkloric dance classes, the museum is creating virtual opportunities to connect with older people during the coronavirus pandemic.
Howard Brown Offering Free Coronavirus Testing At National Museum Of Mexican Art In Pilsen
Coronavirus testing is available 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. It's free, no appointment is needed and you can get tested regardless of immigration status.
National Museum of Mexican Art Lands $3.5 Million Grant To Survive Coronavirus
The museum was forced to close to the public because of the pandemic. The grant is the largest the Pilsen museum has ever received, leaders said.