The Lawndale Pop-Up Spot is a community museum in a shipping container featuring exhibitions by and for the North Lawndale community.
Located at Love Blooms Here Plaza, southwest corner of Central Park Ave. & Douglas Blvd. (3601 W. Douglas Blvd.) in Chicago, IL.
Featured in the Chicago Tribune: “Community Oasis: Lawndale Pop-Up Spot puts art, storytelling in the hands of the public” and on WGN Radio’s Lisa Dent show: “Check out the real-world ‘Sesame Street’ pop-up in Lawndale”
Upcoming Exhibitions
Route 66 @ 100 in North Lawndale
November 11-28, 2026
Location: Central Park Pink Line Station
Opening Celebration: Wednesday, September 11, 7:00 am -7:00 pm
Open Wednesdays-Fridays 3:00-7:00 p.m. and
Saturdays 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Special events: TBA
“This pop-up museum helps shine a light on the positivity and good the Lawndale community has to offer.”
— Senator Dick Durbin
