National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture facts for kids
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| Established | 2001; in present location since 2009 |
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| Location | 3015 West Division Street Chicago, Illinois 60622 P: 773.486.8345 |
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture is a special place in Chicago. It used to be called the Institute of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture. This museum is all about showing and celebrating the amazing art and culture of the Puerto Rican people. It also highlights the culture of Puerto Ricans in Chicago.
The museum opened in 2001. It is located inside the old stables and receptory building in Humboldt Park. This historic spot is close to an area called Paseo Boricua.
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What You Can See and Do
The museum offers many cool things to experience. It has art shows and community education programs. The museum also hosts fun festivals.
Art and Music Events
Its art shows have featured works by famous artists. Some of these artists include Osvaldo Budet and Antonio Martorell. You can also see art from local Chicago and Puerto Rican artists.
The museum also puts on music events. One popular event is the annual Navi-Jazz performance. This show mixes Puerto Rican and African American music styles.
How the Museum is Supported
The museum is a non-profit organization. This means it uses its money to support its mission, not to make a profit. It gets some help from the Chicago Park District. This support comes through a program for museums in parks. The museum is also a part of the Chicago Cultural Alliance.
The Museum Building
The museum building is very old and important. It is part of Humboldt Park. The park and the museum building were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. This list includes places important to American history.
Building History and Design
The building became a Chicago Landmark in 2008. Architects Fromman & Jebsen built the stables and receptory in 1895. They were built as part of the park's development. The building has a "visually dramatic" Queen Anne revival style. This style is known for its unique and decorative look.
In the early days, a famous landscape architect named Jens Jensen had his office here. He designed many parks.
Restoration After Fire
The building had a big fire in 1992. But community leaders and the Park District worked hard to fix it. The museum helped to renew the inside of the building. This included creating new art galleries and classrooms. It also added places for snacks.
