Celebrating National Immigrants Day: Heritage Museums, Art Galleries, and Cultural Centers of Illinois and Wisconsin

Here at Classic we’re thrilled to be a part of a diverse community, and we’re very excited to support and celebrate National Immigrants Day.  We’ve rounded up our picks for wonderful museums and organizations in the local region which celebrate diverse perspectives and cultures.  Check it out and plan your next road trip today!

The United States of America is a proudly diverse country including an immigrant population from nearly every country in the world.  Over 45 million people living in the United States were born in another country with their over 35 million first generation relatives and offspring.  Immigrants accounted for nearly 14% of the US population as of 2018, and together with 1st generation Americans they account for about 25% of our nation’s population.  Every year more than 1 million people emigrate to the US, with the top countries for immigrants arriving from China, India, Mexico, and the Philippines.  

Want to learn more about the history of immigrants in Chicago area? Check out this interesting article from PBS.

Check out some of these fabulous places to learn more about the history of immigration, explore the diversity in the US, and get in touch with the creativity and cultural traditions of our diverse population.  They’re all just a short drive away from our dealerships here in Waukegan, and make a great day trip or activity during a weekend getaway.

Museums, Organizations, and Galleries Supporting Multicultural Studies, Diverse Perspectives, and Outreach:

• One Two Pru Exhibit via Gallery Guichard in Chicago
• Trickster Cultural Center in Schaumburg IL
• The Chinese American Museum of Chicago in Chicago
• The DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago
• Heritage Museum of Asian Art in Chicago
• Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in Chicago
• The Field Museum of Chicago in Chicago
• Chicago Cultural Center in Chicago
• National Indo-American Museum in Chicago
• Roots and Culture Contemporary Arts Center in Chicago
• National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago
• The Great Migration Exhibit at the Chicago History Museum in Chicago
• National Hellenic Museum in Chicago
• The Ukraonian National Museum  in Chicago
• National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture in Chicago
• The Polish Museum of America in Chicago
• Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago
• The Swedish American Museum in Chicago
• Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration in Chicago
• Oriental Institute at University of Chicago in Chicago
• Hatian American Museum of Culture in Chicago
• Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture in Chicago
• Zia Gallery in Winnetka, IL
• Sevan Gallery in Skokie, IL
• Northwest Cultural Council in Barrington, IL
• Skokie Heritage Museum in Skokie, IL
• Racine Heritage Museum in Racine, WI
• Jewish Museum of Milwaukee in Milwaukee, WI
• Livsreise Norwegian Heritage Center in Stoughton, WI
• Mahogany Gallery in Racine, WI
• Johnson Art Center at Carthage College in Kenosha, WI
• The Anderson Arts Center at the Kemper Center in Kenosha, WI

Finding yourself inspired by all the art you’ve seen, the stories you’ve read, and heritage museums you’ve visited and want to support all of our diverse communities?  We’ve also got a great list of charitable groups and organizations which supply funding and support to Immigrants and Refugees arriving in America!  Check it out below:

• American Immigration Council
• The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services
• The International Rescue Committee
• The American Civil Liberties Union
• Immigrant Families Together
• Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights
• Doctors Without Borders
• USA for UNHCR
• Save the Children
• Project Corazon
• Kids in Need of Defence (KIND)
• Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law
• Movimiento Cosecha
• United We Dream
• Mano a Mano Family Resource Center in Waukegan

“Recognize yourself in he and she who are not like you and me.”

– Carlos Fuentes

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