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National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture

Cultural centers in ChicagoEthnic museums in IllinoisHispanic and Latino American organizationsLatino museums in the United StatesMuseums in Chicago
National Register of Historic Places in ChicagoPuerto Rican culture in Chicago
Humboldt Park Stables and Receptory
Humboldt Park Stables and Receptory

The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (formerly Institute of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture) is a museum in Chicago dedicated to interpreting the arts and culture of the Puerto Rican people and of the Puerto Ricans in Chicago. Founded in 2001, it is housed in the historic landmark Humboldt Park stables and receptory, near the Paseo Boricua. It hosts visual arts exhibitions, community education, and festivals. Its exhibitions have featured the artwork of Osvaldo Budet, Elizam Escobar, Antonio Martorell, Ramon Frade Leon, and Lizette Cruz, in addition to local Chicago or Puerto Rican artists. The Institute also sponsors music events including an annual Navi-Jazz performance, described as a "fusion of Puerto Rican and African American musical elements."The Institute is a non-profit organization that is supported in part by the Chicago Park District's museum-in-the-parks program. The museum is a member organization of the Chicago Cultural Alliance.

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National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture
West Division Street, Chicago West Town

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West Division Street 3102
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