National Public Housing Museum
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Opens 10:00 AMNear West SideNational Public Housing Museum is a cultural institution dedicated to interpreting the American experience through the history of public housing. long_description_potoo
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Sep 27·3:00 PM
Join artist Lydia Cheshewalla, poet Elise Paschen, and members of the Osage Nation to celebrate the opening of Cheshewalla’s ephemeral art installation as well as captivating new stories and objects in the History Lessons exhibition at the National Public Housing Museum. During the opening, Cheshewalla and Paschen—both enrolled members of Osage Nation—will engage in a conversation about the power of place, memory, and how their art and poetry practice helps to support a reciprocal relationship with the land and history.
Sep 27·5:00 PM
Join artist Lydia Cheshewalla, poet Elise Paschen, and members of the Osage Nation to celebrate the opening of Cheshewalla’s ephemeral art installation as well as captivating new stories and objects in the History Lessons exhibition at the National Public Housing Museum. During the opening, Cheshewalla and Paschen—both enrolled members of Osage Nation—will engage in a conversation about the power of place, memory, and how their art and poetry practice helps to support a reciprocal relationship with the land and history.
Oct 4·1:00 PM
A collage of people playing games, dancing, face painting, and performing hip-hop.
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The museum offers an immersive, educational environment where visitors can explore the actual interior of historic-style apartments. It serves as a thoughtful, scholarly space for reflection on urban history and social architecture.ambiance_potoo
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Visitors highly recommend the guided tours, frequently noting the exceptional knowledge and personality of guides like Donya and Yazud. The collection of personal belongings and the tour of the standing apartment builds are highlighted as particularly impressive and moving.reviews_potoo
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Near West Side
919 S Ada St, Chicago, IL 60607
Closed now
• Opens 10:00 AMAbout
This is the first cultural institution in the United States specifically dedicated to the history and impact of public housing. It uses the architecture of the last standing buildings to preserve the lived experience of diverse families.story_potoo