Semple Family Museum of Native American Art

05/22/2026

We will be CLOSED May 23-25 for the holiday. We apologize for the inconvenience.

05/18/2026

Yes, we are open normal hours through the Summer! For updates on holiday closings, follow link https://share.google/uogjwnudBsNYPa4JW

05/16/2026

Our apologies, but the museum will be closed today.

05/14/2026

Semple Family Museum will be Closed Friday, May 15.

Due to a city water issue affecting the campus, Southeastern’s campus will be closed on Friday, May 15. Please continue to monitor your email and official university social media channels for updates.

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05/13/2026

Please join us THIS SATURDAY (May 16), 10AM - 2PM, in celebrating International Museum Day as we bring together regional museums for a day of discovery, learning, and community engagement! 🌟

This special event will feature informative booths hosted by participating museums, offering visitors the opportunity to explore unique educational resources and insights into our region’s rich cultural heritage. It’s a wonderful chance to connect with museum professionals, discover local history, and celebrate the important role museums play in our communities.

(This is included with admission to the Choctaw Cultural Center. Admission is complimentary for Choctaw tribal members and Cultural Center members.)

Learn more at https://bit.ly/4t0x3oV.

05/13/2026

Enchanting evening with Chickasaw Nation Storyteller Donna Courtney! Stories that intrigued our imaginations, which remind us that we are all storytellers and the importance of personal connection. Thank you to all that shared the evening with us!

05/11/2026

Only a few seats left to catch the last Cultural Storytelling and Dining Event for the Spring. Reserve your seat by calling 580.745.2046 or clink on link https://www.se.edu/native-american/native-american-institute-semple-family-museum-calendar-of-events/

04/22/2026

Big THANK YOU to Robert E Lee for visiting and THANK YOU to Durant Public Indian Education for partnering with us to highlight cultural awareness for students. The students were a joy and look forward to more visits in the future.

04/20/2026

Brianna Reed is the new director of the Three Valley Museum, hoping to bring fresh ideas to help revitalize the space and keep people coming back.