The National Music Museum (NMM) in Vermillion, SD, is excited to announce the launch of “Discovery Saturdays,” a monthly celebration that will take place on the first Saturday of each month, starting November 2. On these special days, visitors can enjoy additional activities and educational tours throughout the Museum.
Kicking off on November 2, the NMM will honor Native American Heritage Month with a specialized tour focused on the museum’s unique collection of Native American instruments beginning at 1:00 p.m.. This tour will provide insights into the rich cultural significance of these instruments and their role in Native American traditions.
In addition to the themed tour, guests are invited to join us for an educational exploration of the new permanent exhibits beginning at 2:30 PM.
Both tours are included with museum admission.
Families are also welcome to participate in NMM Music Storytime, which will continue on November 2 at 10:30 AM. This month, museum educator Anna Van Kley will read “Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo” by John Lithgow. Music Storytime is sponsored by the M.A. Everist Foundation.
The NMM is open to the public Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Founded in 1973 on the campus of The University of South Dakota in Vermillion, the NMM is one of the great institutions of its kind in the world. Its renowned collections feature fine and historic instruments from many cultures and historical periods.
Following a multi-year renovation and reinstallation project that began in 2018, the NMM is now reopen, the entire first floor of the historic Carnegie Library building filled with brand new galleries featuring permanent exhibitions showcasing the roles musical instruments play in our lives; the Lillibridge Wing expansion is also open, welcoming visitors to the Jason & Betsy Groves Special Exhibitions Gallery; the Janet L. Wanzek Performance Hall, a new gift shop and more.
For more information about Discovery Saturdays and other events at the National Music Museum, please visit www.nmmusd.org.
