The National Museum of Mexican Art is proud to be part of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Conversation on Race - Chicago, taking place this month. Join us on Saturday, September 21st for a Pilsen Mural Tour. The tour is an hour-long walk through some of the neighborhood’s most iconic murals and will include a stop at the studio of mural artist Hector Duarte. We will explore murals that colorfully express the history, culture, and struggles of the Mexican community in Pilsen and discuss the political and socio-economic role of murals in this resilient community. Tours will be led by Mario Hernandez, the National Museum of Mexican Art’s Gallery Education Coordinator. With over 15 years of experience studying Pilsen’s murals, Mario will be sure to share information about Pilsen’s murals that will surprise and intrigue you. 

Participants must register in advance for a place in one of the guided walking tours throughout the day at 10:30 am, noon, and 1:30 pm.

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If this initiative intrigues you, join us for the Future Chicago: Creative Roundtable on Saturday, September 21st from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Learn more and register here.

These activities are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Conversation on Race, taking place September 20-28. Chicago's collaborating museums and cultural organizations will immerse attendees in neighborhood explorations, thought-provoking conversations, film screenings, and artist-led workshops, all aiming to deepen participants' understanding of how race is woven into every aspect of daily life. The National Conversation on Race - Chicago program is hosted by, and in collaboration with: Center for Native Futures, National Museum of Mexican Art, National Public Housing Museum, and South Side Community Art Center.

Read about all the National Conversation on Race - Chicago programs here.