Sharing Our Wisdom, Values and Diverse Cultures

Tribal Museums Day returns in 2026 — announcement coming soon.

The Association engages Tribal Museums and Cultural Centers across Native Country to share collective wisdom, values, and diverse cultures.
 
The Association’s vision is to create a world where diverse Native cultures and values are lived, protected, and respected. Tribal Museums Day brings attention to our diverse Nations and cultures, stimulates tourism, and supports Native Nation economies. Tribal Museums Day also advances the vision and mission of each Tribal Museum by reaffirming that our Nations are the primary experts of our own histories, knowledge, cultures, lifeways, and values.​

​Use this form to update your Museum or Cultural Center's information including: address, contact, promotions and events, photos you'd like us to share, and ask any questions and a staff member will email you with more information. ​

Participation Details

Participation is free for Tribal Museums and Cultural Centers! Participating Tribal Museums and Cultural Centers receive: 
  • FREE Event Advertising: The Association will leverage its significant social media presence to promote the event along with our organization partners;  
  • FREE Listing and link on our Tribal Museums Day event page on our website; 
  • FREE Media Guide: Printable flyers, press releases, graphics and messaging for your network; 
  • FREE Social Media Guide: Easy copy and paste event graphics, messaging and hashtags; 
  • FREE Programming support and ideas; 
  • FREE Template resolution for your Native Nation (if needed) to approve and support this new annual event. ​

Participation Ideas

If you choose to participate, here are some additional offerings to make this important day a success for Native Country and your Native Nation and Museum:
  • Provide FREE or discounted admission
  • Special exhibits 
  • Film screenings 
  • Gift shop discounts (consider holiday gift giving!) 
  • Art markets or holiday bazaars 
  • Cultural demonstrations: music, dance, painting, beading, basket-making, etc. 

Resources

Please check back soon for updated social media guide and graphics for 2026!

Contact

Please reach out to us at [email protected] or by calling 240-314-7155 and ask us questions and provide feedback and ideas. We would love to hear from you!