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As the end of the year approaches, we at the National Museum of Mexican Art are filled with a great sense of pride and gratitude for another year in which Mexican art and culture was celebrated! 2019 was filled with many milestones. From breathtaking exhibitions, to outstanding community events, the Museum thrived thanks to supporters like you.

We’re delighted to share these highlights: 
  • Visitors enjoyed seven exhibitions that told stories from both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border and beyond. Laura Aguilar: Show & Tell celebrated the life of late photographer Laura Aguilar; and guests learned about Day of the Dead traditions in Día de Muertos • A Matter of Life. Lastly, through a NMMA led artist exchange between Chicago-based Latino artists and Havanan artists, Cross Currents/Intercambio Cultural was presented at the Smart Museum to an enthusiastic crowd.

  • A diverse audience celebrated the rich artistic accomplishments of Mexican and Mexican American women to the arts and society during the 25th annual Sor Juana Festival. Guest favorites included visits from legends like Sandra Cisneros, Maria Hinojosa, Angélica Aragón and Astrid Hadad, as well as performances by emerging artists like Zemmoa and Reyna Tropical.
  • Audiences across the city appreciated the 3rd Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, Destinos. And history was made in Mexico City when the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance and the National Museum of Mexican Art presented Water People Theater in a play about Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, a Mexican nun in the 1600s who was the first feminist of the Americas and a world renowned poet. The play took place in Sor Juana’s actual cloister.
We have plenty in store for 2020! We’re gearing up to present two exhibits on Frida Kahlo: Frida Kahlo: Her Photos in April and Surrounding Kahlo: Works from the Permanent Collection in May.

Help us close this wonderful year with a tax-deductible donation.
Only a few shopping days left!
Still have a few gifts on your holiday list? The Museum has plenty of unique gifts for all your loved ones. We also have gift cards for those who would love to visit the Museum’s gift shop!

We think this set of Carlos Cortez pint glasses makes a great gift! Featuring José Guadalupe Posada and his Catrina by printmaker Carlos Cortez, who was an artist, poet and political activist. His print Homage to Posada exemplifies the influence Posada had on Cortez's work. With over 20,000 prints, José Posada was one of the most prolific printmakers of Mexico.
Upcoming Art Program for Adults
Free Workshop
With Artist Miguel Chavez

Join us and learn about traditional and modern methods of modeling with various materials such as clay, plaster, and silicone. Participants will also learn about sculptors like Mardonio Magaña (1865-1947), who started his artistic career at the age of 52. Over the course of eight workshops, participants will create a self-portrait, drawing inspiration from personal objects and photos and incorporate themes like memory, culture, and tradition.

To register, please call Gabriela: 312-433-3941.
Enjoy discounted tickets for
A Christmas Carol!
The holidays are here and we’re excited to partner with @Goodman Theatre and offer you discounted tickets to A Christmas Carol. Chicagoland families can experience “the crown jewel of the holiday season” ( Daily Herald ) with this Spanish-captioned performance on  Thursday, December 26 at 7pm . Select discounted $35 main floor and mezzanine seating is available for patrons who wish to view the two screens that will project the Spanish translation of the performance.

Enter promo code SPANISH before selecting your performance. 
December 24th: Open 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

December 25th: Closed

December 26th – 29th: Open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

December 31st: Open 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

January 1st: Closed
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th St.
Chicago, IL 60608
312-738-1503
www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org