Late Wednesdays: April
Schedule
Wed Apr 01 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60608 | Chicago, IL
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Join us for Late Wednesdays on April 1st, when we’ll be open until 8:00 pm. Enjoy the Museum after hours with extended access to the galleries and gift shop. Stroll through current exhibitions, pick up a unique gift, and take in the art in a more relaxed setting.This month, we’re pleased to offer a free guided tour of Rieles y Raíces: Traqueros in Chicago and the Midwest at 6:00 pm, led by exhibition co-curator Ismael Cuevas, MA. Cuevas will guide visitors through the gallery, sharing insights into the exhibition’s development and the powerful history it explores. More than a century has passed since the first wave of Mexican immigrants arrived in Chicago—many directly recruited by railroad companies that helped establish the city’s prominence. However, the history of Mexican and Mexican American traqueros in the Midwest has long been overlooked. Sign up for the tour here: https://nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/events/late-wednesdays-april
In addition to the tour, guests are invited to the Reimagined Nichos Workshop, led by NMMA’s talented Education Department. Participants will create their own nicho box using objects to celebrate or commemorate a loved one or something they hold faith in. All materials will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own 12 cm x 12 cm images to include. Sign up for the workshop here: https://nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/events/late-wednesdays-april
Accessibility at NMMA:
NMMA is committed to providing a welcoming and accessible experience for all our visitors. Check out a free sensory kit designed for guests with autism and sensory sensitivities at the reception desk. Visual descriptions of Nuestras Historias: Stories of Mexican Identity from the Permanent Collection are also available for free. These descriptions enable visitors who are blind or have low vision to experience the works in the gallery through detailed descriptions of color, composition, style, and other visual elements. Visit the reception desk, where a staff member will be glad to help you check them out. Visit our website to learn more about our Accessibility offerings: https://nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/accessibility
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