Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum (formerly the Mitchell Museum)

The Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum (formerly the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian) is one of only a handful of museums across the country that focuses exclusively on the art, history and culture of Native American and First Nation peoples from throughout the United States and Canada. It promotes public understanding of cultural diversity through first voice perspectives. Since its founding in 1977, the Gichigamiin Museum has evolved into a cherished resource of collections, exhibits, programs and activities that introduce visitors from throughout the Chicago region to the cultures of American Indians. The Mitchell Museum's mission is to promote and share a deeper understanding of Native American peoples through the collection, preservation, and interpretation of their traditional and contemporary art and material culture.