Smithsonian’s Museum Day set for Sept. 18

WASHINGTON — The Institute for American Indian Studies in Washington is participating in the Smithsonian Magazine’s nationwide event, Museum Day, Sept. 18.

In this initiative, participating museums across the United States open their doors for free to those who download a branded ticket from the Smithsonian Magazine’s website. This event allows museums nationwide to emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., which offers free admission every day, according to a statement.

This year’s theme, “Experience America,” represents a return to normalcy in the safest possible way. The Institute for American Indian Studies will have safety precautions in place for this year’s event so guests can comfortably enjoy their time at the museum.

“We are thrilled to join forces with Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day to bring educational experiences to families and children and to help foster a limitless quest for knowledge,” said Chris Combs, Executive Director of the Institute. “Museum Day goes beyond getting visitors through museum doors, it also serves as a reminder of people, places, and cultural experiences that have the power to educate and unite us all.”

Tickets are available for download at www.smithsonianmag.com/; click Get a Ticket and filter your search by state, location, or the type of museum. Patrons will be asked to enter their name, email address and to confirm the museum

to visit before downloading a ticket. For free admission, guests must present an official Museum Day Ticket. This ticket provides general admission for the ticket holder plus one guest. Only one ticket may be downloaded per email address and once you download a ticket you cannot change your mind, because there are no takebacks. If you go to Museum Day with more than one guest, other guests will have to pay full admission.

Located on 15 woodland acres the IAIS preserves and educates through archeology, research, exhibitions, and programs. We have an outdoor replicated 16th c. Algonkian Village, the award-winning Wigwam Escape, and a Museum with temporary and permanent displays of authentic artifacts from prehistory to the present that allows visitors to foster a new understanding of the world and the history and culture of Native Americans. The Institute for American Indian Studies is located on 38 Curtis Road in Washington Connecticut.

Institute for American Indian Studies / Contributed photo The Institute for American Indian Studies in Washington is participating in the Smithsonian Magazine’s nationwide event, Museum Day, Sept. 18.