Itinerary
9:00 — Coach bus boarding begins at AKARAMA
9:30 — Coach bus departs from AKARAMA
10:30 — Arrival at Gichigamiin Museum to visit the permanent collection and special exhibition
Living Stories: Contemporary Woodland Native American Art
12:00 — Coach bus departs Gichigamiin Museum. Boxed lunch is served during transit to Block Museum
12:30 — Arrive at Block Museum
2:20 — Board coach bus for return trip
2:30 — Coach bus departs Block Museum
3:30 — Approximate arrival time at AKARAMA
Lunch
Boxed lunch included. Please specify dietary restrictions during registration.
All Expenses Paid
Transportation, lunch, museum admission and tours, coach driver gratuity, and all other expenses are paid for with the exception of incidentals such as gift shop purchases or additional snacks.
Northwestern University's Block Museum of Art
With over 6,000 artworks in its holdings, The Block Museum of Art enriches teaching, learning, reflection, and dialogue while serving as a springboard for interdisciplinary thinking about the issues of our time. The foundation of the museum’s collection lies in prints, drawings, photographs, and other works on paper, and these continue to be areas of expansion. Additionally, The Block collects modern and contemporary art globally across all mediums.
Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum
The Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, located in Evanston, Illinois, is one of a handful of museums across the country that focuses exclusively on the histories, cultures, and arts of Indigenous people from the Great Lakes. Since its founding in 1977, the Museum has become a cherished resource and education center committed to celebrating Native cultures and elevating Native voices through education, advocacy, and awareness. The
Living Stories exhibition explores the evolving relationship between traditional Woodland Native American art and its contemporary interpretations, featuring the works of living artists who are pushing these traditions forward.