DETROIT — Financial institution of America and The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American Historical past are partnering to offer free admission to all museum guests on the second Sunday of every month from March by means of June 2025. Because the presenting sponsor of this system, Financial institution of America helps to broaden entry to cultural and academic experiences for the metro Detroit neighborhood.
On March 9, April 14, Could 12, and June 9, all company — each Financial institution of America cardholders and non-cardholders — will obtain complimentary admission to all museum displays, together with entry to particular programming and occasions.
“At Financial institution of America, we imagine that investing within the arts fosters deeper cultural understanding and strengthens the communities we serve,” mentioned Ed Siaje, president, Financial institution of America Detroit. “Our partnership with The Wright Museum helps make sure that everybody can entry this venerable establishment and the chance to interact with historical past, artwork and tradition.”
Based in 1965, The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American Historical past is among the world’s oldest unbiased museums devoted to the African American expertise. Positioned within the coronary heart of Detroit’s Cultural Heart, the museum homes over 35,000 artifacts, interactive displays and academic packages and serves as an important area for reflection, schooling and dialogue.
“Collaborating with Financial institution of America to supply free Second Sundays enhances accessibility for the Detroit neighborhood,” said Neil A. Barclay, President & CEO of The Wright Museum. “By eradicating monetary obstacles, we allow extra people to interact with our displays and packages, creating useful alternatives to expertise and honor African American historical past.”
Financial institution of America has a long-standing dedication to supporting the humanities, making cultural establishments extra accessible by means of funding and programming. For 25 years, the financial institution’s Museums on Us® program has offered cardholders with free basic admission to over 225 cultural establishments throughout the US, together with a number of in metro Detroit: Arab American Nationwide Museum, The Henry Ford, Michigan Science Heart, Motown Museum and The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American Historical past.
The Museums on Us program affords Financial institution of America, Merrill, and Financial institution of America Personal Financial institution credit score or debit cardholders free basic admission to collaborating establishments throughout the first full weekend of each month. This provide is on the market completely to the person cardholder and can’t be transferred or mixed with different promotions.
For extra details about The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American Historical past, go to www.thewright.org. To study extra about Financial institution of America’s dedication to the humanities, together with the Museums on Us program, go to https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/arts-and-culture.
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Concerning the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American Historical past
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American Historical past was based in 1965 and is within the coronary heart of Midtown Detroit’s Cultural Heart. The Wright Museum’s mission is to open minds and alter lives by means of the exploration and celebration of African American historical past and tradition. And Nonetheless We Rise: Our Journey By way of African American Historical past and Tradition — the museum’s 22,000 sq. foot, immersive core exhibit — is among the largest, single exhibitions surveying the historical past of African Individuals. The Wright Museum homes over 35,000 artifacts and archival supplies and affords greater than 300 public packages and occasions yearly.
