Juneteenth Jamboree—Free Admission

Free admission
Advance tickets required—museum members do not need an advance ticket

A time of reflection and community celebration of freedom. Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It is also called Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day. 

Learn More About Juneteenth

**All Juneteenth Jamboree events and activities are included with free museum admission.**

Activities and experiences

• Themed programming
• Giveaways (while supplies last)
• Live performances 
• Local artist showcase
• Marketplace shopping
• Visual art opportunties
• Community resource information

Dresses from Miss Indy Juneteenth will be on display May 17–July 1.

Confirmed performances

Portia Jackson
Emancipation Celebrations
Storyteller Portia Jackson will give a historic overview of the emancipation proclamationa nd the celebrations of freedom that have followed.

Griot Drum Ensemble
This extraordinary group of musicians brings African storytelling and music to life in a dynamic way.

To learn about other city-wide Juneteenth festivities happening in Indy, visit indyjuneteenth.org/calendar.