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Exhibitions

The Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery offers more than just a quiet retreat to contemplate critically noted exhibitions highlighting the art and visual culture of Illinois. Special events, talks, guided tours, and informative presentations provide background information and insight, bringing each installation alive.

Minohsayaki ‘Painted Robes’: A Peewaalia and Myaamia Story of Reclamation

Minohsayaki ‘Painted Robes’ presents the story of collaborative efforts by the Peewaaliaki (Peoria Tribe) and Myaamiaki (Miami Tribe), along with non-Native scholars, to reconnect with their historic practice of hide painting. This exhibition was supported by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation through the Humanities Without Walls Consortium, which is administered by the University of Illinois. It was first exhibited at the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM) at Miami University in Spring 2024 and is augmented with artifacts from the ISM’s Anthropology Collection that originate from historic Peoria villages. The exhibition is part of the Reclaiming Stories project.

Indigenous Beadwork of the Great Lakes: Selections from the Illinois State Museum Permanent Collection

Indigenous Beadwork of the Great Lakes: Selections from the Illinois State Museum Permanent Collection features stunning examples of beadwork by Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) artists from the turn of the 20th century. The exhibition explores beadwork as a form of resiliency and a method for expressing and maintaining one’s identity. Due to their delicate nature, this is the first time in many years these beaded objects are on display. Additional images of beaded objects and information on glass trade beads are available on the ISM website.  

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201 West 10th Street
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-7400

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