Humboldt Park

National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture

3015 W. Division St.

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Saturday

10am - 2pm

Sunday

10am - 2pm

Accessibility & Amenities

  • Photography Allowed
  • Restrooms Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Refreshments For Purchase

Architect

Fromman & Jebsen

Year Completed

1895-1896

DETAILS:

The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (NMPRAC) features the work of modern Puerto Rican artists in what was once Humboldt Park's 1896 stables building. Built in brick and defined by steep pitched roofs and wooden ornamental details, the stables were intended to resemble the old German Style of country house architecture. In the early 1900s, master landscape architect Jens Jensen, Superintendent of Humboldt Park and, later, Chicago’s West Park System, had his office in the turreted space overlooking the park. Renovation of the building was set back by a 1992 fire, but the building was restored in 1998 by the architectural firm McClier. In 2000, a long advocacy and fundraising campaign began under the leadership of NMPRAC founder and president Billy Ocasio to develop the museum, which opened partially in 2012 and fully in 2014.

ENTRANCE RESTRICTIONS EXPLANATION:

Guests must complete a form to sign in which includes acknowledgement of visitor policies.

VISITOR EXPERIENCE:

The entire museum will be open, except for the staff office area, allowing visitors to fully explore and enjoy the exhibitions. Take a self-guided tour or join a docent-led tour for a richer experience. There will be an art project and dance lesson offered on both days.

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