VAMANOS!
We're off to Pilsen
Bienvenido! Tour the spectacular murals around the Pilsen neighborhood with artist Jose Gurrero. We will also visit the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum for a guided tour of Mexicanidad: Our Past Is Present where you will view the rich variety of arts of Mexico and the Mexican-American communities.
$15.00 pp | Delicious lunch at Los Comales is offered for an addl $7.50 pp
BRONZEVILLE ALIVE!
Bronzeville Childrens Museum
Learn about the history of African American life at the country’s only African American children’s museum! Go on the “Motherland to Chicagoland” tour to learn about the journey from Africa to Chicago
$5 per person
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AFRICAN VILLAGE FOLK TALES
Folktales are stories, legends, myths and riddles that represent a peoples’ cultural history and values. Join Hot Silk productions for three different programs of entertaining and engaging stories in the African folk tale tradition!
February 20 - Enchanted Castle
10 am & 11:45 am - $8.95
(price incl. food and game tokens)
SWEDISH AMERICAN MUSEUM
A bustling center of Swedish art, history and culture, the museum is offering to our guests a special program which includes a visit to the Children’s Museum, an interactive, hands-on museum for children ages 3-12. The museum has a Swedish focus; however, the story of Swedish immigration parallels that of many other groups who forged new lives in America.
Special Arts and Crafts project, Folk Dancing, Taste of Sweden smorgasbord - $8 pp
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COMING TO AMERICA
Hear what my YiaYia taught me, as a grandparent shares their experiences about growing up Greek in America. Then travel back in time 100 years to a farm in Sweden in the Children’s Museum of Immigration. This hands-on museum has a Swedish focus, however, the story of Swedish immigration parallels many groups who left the old world behind and forged new lives in America. (maximum 30 students)
$12.00 pp Traditional Greek and Swedish snacks are an addl $3.50 pp
CHICAGO: A CULTURAL MOSAIC
GreatWorks Theatre tells the history of Chicago as seen through the eyes of the various ethnic groups who’ve emigrated here, each bringing their own sound, history, and style to Chicago. One of our most popular shows, this is an excellent addition to your Chicago history or immigrant education studies. Suitable for students grades 3-8. (study guide available)
May 27 - Mus. of Sci & Industry
10 am & 11:45 am - $8.00
Available year-round
$695 one show | $1150 two shows
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