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Outdoor installation at Cantigny Park features 48 captivating “alebrije” sculptures celebrating Mexican artisanship and cultural diversity.
The creatures are here! The partnership of Cantigny Park, DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau, Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, and the City of West Chicago presents a five-month outdoor art exhibit featuring dozens of mythical animals created by six Mexico City artists and inspired by Mexican folklore.
The word alebrijes—pronounced ah-leh-bree-hehs—refers to imaginary creatures that possess elements from different animals. They originated in the 1930s from the vivid dreams of Mexico City ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
Exhibit is free with paid parking ($5 weekdays, $10 summer weekends)
Phone: 630-668-5161
Email: info@cantigny.org
Website: https://cantigny.org/event/alebrijes-creatures-of-a-dream-world/
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PARKING INFO
Cantigny's regular daily parking fee is $5 per car. Parking is free on the first Wednesday of every month. On Saturdays and Sundays, May through September, parking is $10. The $10 rate also applies on Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day. Parking is free at all times for Cantigny Park members, Honor Club members, and those attending ticketed events or other fee-based programs.