Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a holiday that honors the sovereignty and resilience of Native Americans while celebrating and commemorating their history and cultures. In celebration of this, the Dayton Art Institute (DAI) will welcome all in the community to the museum for a free Community Day on Sunday, October 8.
All guests attending the museum on October 8 will receive free admission. The museum is open from noon–5 p.m. on Sundays. Having already hosted two Community Days in 2023, DAI will offer an additional Community Day during the remainder of the year, celebrating Veterans Day on Friday, November 10. Community Days are always free for all guests and hosted in conjunction with special events.
“Community Days were inspired by the DAI’s vision that is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility,” said DAI Director & CEO Michael R. Roediger. “They allow us to welcome all in our community and build lasting connections with those who are new to the museum. We are excited to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and ultimately to build meaningful relationships with the Indigenous community of the Miami Valley.”
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Community Day is made possible by the generosity of sponsors Ramona and Todd Vikan. For more information about this Community Day and all DAI events, please visit https://www.daytonartinstitute.org/upcoming-events/calendar/.
Free admission for Indigenous Peoples’ Day Community Day includes access to all Special and Focus Exhibitions currently on view, as well as the museum collection galleries. General admission is $15 adults; $10 seniors (60+), active military and groups (10 or more); $5 students (18+ w/ID) and youth (ages 7–17); and free for children (ages 6 & younger). Admission is free for museum members. Membership information can be found online at www.daytonartinstitute.org/membership.
