The Museum will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving).

Just announced: Crafting Character: The Costumes of Paul Tazewell opens Jan. 19, 2026!

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Our week-long summer camp experiences are about exploring everything the Museum has to offer.&nbsp;

Escape the Museum for 2025 is completely sold out!

Virtual Crime Lab

Call for artists now open through October 12, 2025!

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Parking in our underground garage is included. Every attendee must be at least 21 years old with a valid ID. Please note: Marvel's Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition will not be open during this event.

Black Creativity Night Out is a 21+ event — part gallery walk, part party and all fun. Get a unique view of this year's Juried Art Exhibition and many of the Museum’s most popular exhibits without the crowds.

This adults-only event celebrates Black Creativity in all its forms. Highlighting Black creatives from the Chicagoland area and beyond, the evening will feature select artists from the Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition, performances and a lively dance floor. 

This event was sold out in advance of the event last year, so reserve your tickets today!

Join us for a night of culture and merriment!

Smiling woman poses while dancing in a crowd

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Select Museum exhibits will be available during the evening. 007 Science, Coal Mine, Numbers in Nature and U-505 will not be open.

Explore the Museum without the daytime crowds

Blaxican poet, artivist and author Leslé Honoré will perform original poetry  

Conveyor belts show our reliance on mass-produced plastic, and the shortcomings of recycling systems

Learn from featured artists about their work and process

There will be so much to enjoy, but here’s some of what to expect: 

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These featured artists from the Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition are scheduled to appear:<ul><li>Anna Reed</li><li>Ariel Collins&nbsp;</li><li>Candace Hunter&nbsp;</li><li>Charese Smiley&nbsp;</li><li>Darin Triplett&nbsp;</li><li>DonCee Coulter&nbsp;</li><li>Gregory Almonord&nbsp;</li><li>Jerry Jordan&nbsp;</li><li>Joshua Cook&nbsp;</li><li>Kristen Williams</li><li>Lenin Delsol&nbsp;</li><li>Nandi Jordan&nbsp;</li><li>Osei Agyeman-Badu&nbsp;</li><li>Phoebe Tree&nbsp;</li><li>Pugs Atomz&nbsp;</li><li>Reggie McFly&nbsp;</li><li>Rose Blouin&nbsp;</li><li>Troy Jones</li><li>Zen Diva Noire</li></ul>About the featured artwork Rosemary Summers, Date Night at Home (detail), 2023, acrylic on canvas. Courtesy Rosemary Summers.

Black Creativity Night Out

Friday, March 20, 2026

Join us for a night of culture and merriment!

Friday, Mar. 20, 2026: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Inspire the inventive genius in you