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National Museum of the American Indian

ArtHistoryClosed · Opens 10amFreeL'Enfant Plaza (Metro)

Inauguré en 2004 en tant que premier musée national entièrement consacré aux peuples autochtones, le National Museum of the American Indian de la Smithsonian Institution occupe un bâtiment de cinq étages en calcaire de Kasota, conçu par Douglas Cardinal (Blackfoot) pour évoquer l'érosion naturelle du vent et de l'eau. Chaque exposition est élaborée avec les communautés autochtones et présentée selon leur propre regard, s'appuyant sur une collection de quelque 800 000 objets venus de tout le continent américain. Parmi les temps forts figurent l'exposition consacrée aux traités, Nation to Nation, le décryptage des représentations dans la culture populaire avec Americans, ainsi que le mémorial extérieur National Native American Veterans Memorial. Le Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe, qui met à l'honneur les traditions culinaires autochtones régionales, constitue une étape incontournable à part entière.

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Plan Your Visit

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?
Édifice emblématique aux courbes de calcaire doré sur le Mall, où les nations autochtones racontent elles-mêmes l'histoire des Amériques. Current highlights include Affirmer son identité (Making a Statement), Au bord de l'eau : L'art de Truman Lowe (Water's Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe), De nation à nation : les traités entre les États-Unis et les nations amérindiennes (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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