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National Museum of the American Indian

ArtHistoryClosed · Opens 10amFreeL'Enfant Plaza (Metro)

Το National Museum of the American Indian του Smithsonian άνοιξε τις πόρτες του το 2004 ως το πρώτο εθνικό μουσείο αφιερωμένο εξ ολοκλήρου στους αυτόχθονες λαούς. Στεγάζεται σε ένα πενταώροφο κτήριο από ασβεστόλιθο Kasota, σχεδιασμένο από τον Douglas Cardinal (Blackfoot) ώστε να μοιάζει σμιλεμένο από τον άνεμο και το νερό. Κάθε έκθεση συνδιαμορφώνεται και παρουσιάζεται μέσα από την οπτική των αυτόχθονων κοινοτήτων, αντλώντας υλικό από μια συλλογή περίπου 800.000 αντικειμένων από ολόκληρο το δυτικό ημισφαίριο. Στα σημαντικότερα σημεία ξεχωρίζουν η έκθεση για τις συνθήκες «Έθνος προς Έθνος» (Nation to Nation: Treaties Between the United States and American Indian Nations), η κριτική ματιά στην ποπ κουλτούρα «Americans» (Americans), καθώς και το υπαίθριο National Native American Veterans Memorial. Το Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe προσφέρει παραδοσιακή τοπική κουζίνα των αυτοχθόνων και αποτελεί γαστρονομικό προορισμό από μόνο του.

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Getting there

Fourth Street & Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20560, United States

Nearest station: L'Enfant Plaza (Metro), Federal Center SW (Metro)

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Hours

Mon10:00–17:30
Tue10:00–17:30
Wed10:00–17:30
Thu10:00–17:30
Fri10:00–17:30
SatToday10:00–17:30
Sun10:00–17:30

Admission

Free

Admission is always free; no tickets or timed passes required.

Nearby

National Air and Space Museum

HistoryFree3 min walk

National Gallery of Art

ArtFree5 min walk

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

DesignFree7 min walk

National Archives Museum

ArchitectureFree9 min walk

Visitor Information

Is National Museum of the American Indian free to visit?
Yes, general admission to National Museum of the American Indian is free. Admission is always free; no tickets or timed passes required.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of National Museum of the American Indian?
National Museum of the American Indian is open Open daily 10:00–17:30. Closed 25 December. The Lelawi Theater is currently closed; the outdoor National Native American Veterans Memorial is open 24 hours a day.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is National Museum of the American Indian?
National Museum of the American Indian is located at Fourth Street & Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20560, United States, in the National Mall area of Washington, DC. The nearest stations are L'Enfant Plaza (Metro), Federal Center SW (Metro).
What can I see at National Museum of the American Indian?
Ένα εμβληματικό κτήριο από χρυσό ασβεστόλιθο με καμπύλες γραμμές στο National Mall, όπου οι αυτόχθονες λαοί αφηγούνται την ιστορία της αμερικανικής ηπείρου με τη δική τους φωνή. Current highlights include Εκφράζοντας μια θέση (Making a Statement), Στην όχθη του νερού: Η τέχνη του Truman Lowe (Water's Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe), Από Έθνος σε Έθνος: Συνθήκες μεταξύ των Ηνωμένων Πολιτειών και των Αυτοχθόνων Εθνών της Αμερικής (Nation to Nation: Treaties Between the United States and American Indian Nations).
Do I need to book National Museum of the American Indian in advance?
National Museum of the American Indian is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Admission is always free; no tickets or timed passes required.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit National Museum of the American Indian?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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