Pilsen Public Art Tour 5 p.m.
  • Arts and Culture

Pilsen Public Art Tour 5 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 5 – 6 p.m. CTNational Museum of Mexican Art

About the Event:

Every mural tells a story. The Pilsen Mural Tour is a 60-minute walking journey through one of Chicago’s most visually rich neighborhoods. Explore over 50 years of powerful murals that capture the history, culture, and resilience of Pilsen’s Mexican-American community.

Led by veteran mural guide and Pilsen resident Luis Tubens — who brings over 40 years of collective experience — this tour highlights the artistic and political significance of the neighborhood’s public art while addressing the ongoing impact of gentrification and urban change. From bold viaducts to tucked-away walls, discover why Pilsen holds the highest concentration of murals in the Midwest. Lace up your walking shoes — you’re stepping into a living gallery.


This event is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Luis Tubens

Luis Tubens

Luis Tubens is the co-founder of Pilsen Public Art Tours and has led thousands of visitors through the iconic mural landscape of C...

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