DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center

Black history museum in Washington Park with community forums, family festivals, science screenings and craft workshops.

Coming up at DuSable Museum

4 dated

Recurring shows are placed on their next date. Every listing was read off the venue's own page by a person; prices are the printed ones.

Oct25Whisk Broom Weaving with Abeni PiersonSunday, 12:00 PMA hands-on broom-making session that starts with the craft's history, from growing broomcorn to the role brooms have played in work, ritual and protection. Abeni Pierson then teaches traditional weaving as participants make Appalachian-style turkey-wing and hawk-tail mini brooms from pine needles, followed by a broomcorn whisk broom to take home. It starts at noon Sunday at the DuSable, 740 E 56th Pl; tickets are $55.20. Pierson is back Nov 8 for a gourd ornament workshop.$55.20
Oct31The Du Community Halloween BashSaturday, 10:00 AMFree admission for school-aged children in grades K–12
Nov8Gourd Ornament Decorating with Abeni PiersonSunday, 12:00 PMAbeni Pierson covers how gourds are grown and used across cultures, then walks participants through preparing one and decorating it with decoupage, engraving and gold-leaf appliqué. Safety gear and instruction come with the engraving tools, and everyone leaves with a finished gourd ornament. It begins at noon Sunday at the DuSable, 740 E 56th Pl; tickets are $55.20. Pierson also teaches whisk broom weaving here on Oct 25.$55.20
Nov8C2ST Presents Silver Screen ScienceNov 8 – Nov 8The Chicago Council on Science and Technology screens Project Hail Mary at the DuSable, then brings in physics and astronomy experts for a talk-back on which parts of the film's space science hold up. Afterward the conversation moves to the Skylight Lounge, where food and drinks are sold. It runs 3–7pm Sunday at 740 E 56th Pl; registration is through C2ST and no price is printed on the listing.See listing

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Questions people ask

Where is DuSable Museum?＋

740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, IL 60637, in Washington Park / Hyde Park.

What's on at DuSable Museum?＋

4 upcoming listings on our calendar; the next is Whisk Broom Weaving with Abeni Pierson on Sunday, October 25 at 12:00 PM.

How much do events at DuSable Museum cost?＋

Printed prices for what is listed now run from $55.

Does DuSable Museum have anything on weekends or evenings?＋

Of the 4 dated listings, 4 fall on a weekend and 0 start at 5pm or later.

How do I book at DuSable Museum?＋

On DuSable Museum's own website or booking page, linked from each listing. We read the dates and prices off it by hand and do not sell tickets.

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