Pilsen Neighborhood Art & Walking Tour 

Promotional graphic for the NIU Latino Alumni Council’s Pilsen Neighborhood Art & Walking Tour. The image is a collage with photos of colorful outdoor murals on brick buildings, the entrance columns of the National Museum of Mexican Art, and plated Mexican dishes on a wooden table. Text on the graphic reads: Pilsen Neighborhood Art & Walking Tour, Saturday, June 27. Additional details on the right list Social Hour: 12 p.m. and Walking Tour: 2–3:30 p.m. The NIU Latino Alumni Council logo appears on the left.

Saturday, June 27

 

Join the NIU Latino Alumni Council and your fellow Huskies for a vibrant afternoon in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood! 


Reconnect with fellow Huskies on Saturday, June 27, starting at noon at Pilsen Yards for a pre-tour social hour. Enjoy delicious appetizers and refreshing non–alcoholic beverages as you catch up with alumni and friends before embarking on the Chicago Pilsen Mural Tour.


After the social, we’ll explore the bold, colorful murals that define Pilsen’s unique artistic identity. This guided walking tour will highlight the neighborhood’s rich history, cultural significance and the powerful role of muralism in shaping its story.


The tour will begin at 2 p.m. and should last approximately 90 minutes. We will meet near the entrance of the National Museum of Mexican Art to begin the tour. Attendees should wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. We look forward to seeing you there!


Questions? Contact the alumni events team at alumnievents@niu.edu or 815-753-3528. All sales are final. There are no refunds.

Event Information

COST:
$15 - Pre-registration
$25 - At the door

When:

12:00PM - 4:00PM Sat 27 Jun 2026 Central timezone

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Where:

Pilsen Yards
1163 West 18th Street
Chicago, IL 60608

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Walking tour begins at 2 p.m. at the:
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 West 19th Street
Chicago, IL 60608

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