Throughout April, hear from Field staff, collaborators, and guest speakers about their lived experiences in museums and the sciences. Attend live virtual conversations to learn about the contributions of Arab American scientists, community members, and artists.
Plus, join in the conversation on social media. We’ll be sharing Arab American stories through our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts during April and all year long.
Events and Programming
Storytime with Chicago Public Library
On April 16, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session with special guests from the University of Illinois Chicago's Arab American Cultural Center.
Additional Resources
Explore stories about Arab American history from the research of Dr. Alixa Naff, featured in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
Recommended Reading
Thanks to our friends at Chicago Public Library for this list of 27 books celebrating Arab American heritage and culture.
Arab American History Month Scavenger Hunt
As you explore the Museum, discover the impact Arab American people have made with our scavenger hunt. Download below or pick up a copy as you enter the Museum.
AAHM Scavenger Hunt-Arabic
AAHM Scavenger Hunt-English
AAHM Scavenger Hunt-Spanish
Acknowledgments
Field Museum Arab American Heritage Month was created in collaboration with:
University of Illinois at Chicago Arab American Cultural Center
Thank you to all the Field Museum staff who helped organize Arab American Heritage Month programming.
