Summer is Upon Us

Lilac bushes at Plains Art Museum

Lilac bushes at Plains Art Museum

Summer. It’s what we in the Dakotas look forward to after six (seven? eight?) months of wintry cold. To celebrate the summer months, the Museum will offer free admission to the public every Thursday between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Plus, current military members and their families receive free admission any day during the same period through the Blue Star Museum Initiative put in place by the National Endowment for the Arts. As always, students and Museum members get into the galleries for free as well.

While the nearby lakes, parks and campgrounds are irresistible, there are a few good reasons to keep the Museum in mind during the summer:

Reason #1: It’s cool inside. As the pleasant spring gives way to a sweltering summer, remember that the Museum provides a way to get out of the house and still be somewhere cool. If the weather makes being outside irresistible, why not encourage a stop at the Museum as part of your family walk or bike ride? Take a breather and take a stroll through the galleries.

Reason #2: Into every life a little rain must fall. When the clouds gather, salvage your day with a trip to the Museum, just like Olivia.

Reason #3: We’re not just indoors. Our Plains Inside Out series of programming will get you up and moving outside. In July, be sure to check out Hip Hop Don’t Stop, a weekend of aerosol mural painting, DJ’s, dancing and emcees. In August, our Bikes, Art, and Community Health Week is a great opportunity to take part in fun and enlightening activities centered around bikes and alternative travel. Then, there’s Star Monster, definitely a must-see.

We hope to see you around this summer. If you need more information in regards to Museum hours or if you want to organize a group tour, click here.