KEEPING IT WEIRD SINCE 1997. ♥

KEEPING IT WEIRD SINCE 1997. ♥

A stylized graphic features a picture of a brick firehouse building. It is set on a multicolored background. Text above the image reads; "Our new home!"

Yollo Fire Station

In 2024, the museum purchased a decommissioned fire station at 2358 S. Whipple in Little Village.

After 13 years of vacancy, we are excited to bring new life to this old building. We've worked alongside architects, designers, our youth, and the community to plan and design a new space with everyone in mind.

It features hangout lounges, a recording/ DJ booth, four art studios (including a dedicated ceramics studio) & an event space for workshops and community gatherings.

We proudly opened our doors to students in the fall of 2025 and look forward to the amazing years ahead in this beautiful new space.

Use Our Space!

We are excited to share our space with other community organizations and non-profits. Interested in hosting a meeting or other small event? Submit a request here:

Rental Request

Groups of young people gather in the interior of the Yollocalli firehouse. The walls are white but are decorated with colorful lights, and character standees.

Virtual Tour

Please enjoy this little photo tour of our new space! 

Special thanks to @civicprojectsarchitecture, @gilbanebuilding, Wallin Gomez and all the staff, youth and community input throughout the building process.

  • Graphic texts reads, "Let's explore the Fire Station" over an image of a brick building with copper accents. A street sign and an inflatable noodle man can be seen in the foreground.
  • Graphic text reads, "The cutest lobby" over an image of an open concept lobby space. A wood panneled desk, plants, and a floor lamp are visible in front of colorful mural featuring illustrations of a house a spraypaint can and a heart.
  • Graphic text reads "Staff office" over an immage of an office space with a pink accent wall. A pink neon sign reading "Stay Weird" decorates the wall. A printer and a shelf with other office supplies are visible.
  • Graphic text reading "Cental Event Space" is visible over an image of a whide open space with white walls and several tables and colorful chairs. A pink spiral staircase, and an elevator are visible.
  • A differnt view of the "Cental Event Space" reveals more seating options, green upholstered chairs and a white table are visible, along with neon sign depicting a rose on the wall. Several illustrated character standees are also visible.
  • A closer look at the "Main Event Space" pink spiral staircase, which is lined with plants along the steps. A "Quiet Room" is visible to the righ tof the stairs. Inside the room, sits a blue lounge chair. A fire extinguisher is on the wall nearby.
  • Graphic text reading "Recording Booth" sits over an image of a wood panneled room with LED lighting. A wooden table with attached audio mics, and a comfortable leather chair are in the foreground. A computer and audio recording equipment are visible.
  • Graphic text reading "Lets go Upstairs" is visible over an image of a large black staircase. Several seating options are nearby, including a table with clear blue chairs and a bench.
  • View of a halway with wood floors. A yellow nook is visible, as well as several colorful doors down the hallway. In the foreground, neon wall decor, and a mirror are hung.
  • Another view of the hallway reveals a large bookshelf, and a "Phone Room" with a pink door. Inside sits an orange chair with a leopard print pillow.
  • "Studio #1" reads the graphic text over an image of a bright workspace with brick walls, several tables and colorful chairs, and a turquoise accent wall.
  • "Studio #2" reads the graphic text over another bright workspace. Multiple tables with orange chairs are in the foreground. A lavender accent wall with a video screen and a white board are in the background.
  • Graphic text that reads "Studio #3" is seen over an image of another workspace. The space is brught and has muliple tables with pink chairs. A blue accent wall and screen are visible.
  • Graphic text reads, "Studio #4: Future Pottery Studio," over an image of a large workspace with tables and blue chairs.
  • Graphic text reading "Upstairs Lounge" is overlaid on an image of a bright cozy space with a couch, phonecharging station, green upholstered chairs and plants.

JOIN THE MADNESS! ♥

JOIN THE MADNESS! ♥

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