Tamastslikt hosts Free Admission Friday

Published 2:37 pm Friday, April 27, 2018

MISSION — The public is invited to enjoy the exhibits at Tamastslikt Cultural Institute during Free Admission Friday

.The event is Friday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is located near Wildhorse Resort & Casino, off Interstate 84 at Exit 216. Also, the Kinship Café offers light fare, including fry bread tacos.

The current temporary exhibit, “H2O Today,” explores man’s relationship with water. It is part of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition program. Celebrating the traditions of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla tribes, Tamástslikt also features permanent exhibits and the Coyote Theater, where visitors are introduced to Spilyáy, the magical coyote who shares about wisdom and foolishness.

Regular admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $6 for youths 6-17 and free for ages 5 and under. There is a family rate of $25 for four. Also, the Libraries of Eastern Oregon has provided many area libraries with passes that can be checked out.

For more information, call 541-429-7700 or visit www.tamastslikt.org.