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National Museum of the American Indian

ArtHistoryClosed · Opens 10amFreeL'Enfant Plaza (Metro)

Inaugurado em 2004 como o primeiro museu nacional inteiramente dedicado aos povos originários, o National Museum of the American Indian, do Smithsonian, ocupa um edifício de cinco andares em pedra calcária Kasota, projetado por Douglas Cardinal (Blackfoot) para evocar o desgaste natural do vento e da água. Cada exposição é concebida em colaboração com as comunidades indígenas e apresentada sob a sua ótica, fundamentando-se em um acervo de cerca de 800.000 peças que abrangem todo o continente. Entre os destaques estão a mostra sobre tratados Nation to Nation, a reflexão sobre a cultura pop em Americans e o memorial a céu aberto National Native American Veterans Memorial. O Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe serve pratos da culinária regional indígena e é uma atração imperdível por si só.

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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.

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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?
Marco arquitetônico em pedra calcária dourada e linhas curvas no National Mall, onde as nações indígenas contam a história das Américas em suas próprias palavras. Current highlights include Afirmação de Identidade (Making a Statement), Water's Edge: A Arte de Truman Lowe (Water's Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe), De Nação a Nação: Tratados entre os Estados Unidos e as Nações Indígenas Americanas (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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