The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian's founding in 2004 completes the National Mall's collection of museums and graces the mall with its warm sand-colored limestone, soft and light, with a shape evocative of nature's continual movement and the indigenous peoples whose culture reflected a powerful natural connection. Its interior is even more stunning, featuring a rotunda representing the Potomac and acting as the main entrance to the museum as well as a venue for various events and performances.
The museum explores the history and culture of the country's indigenous people, and includes nearly a million artifacts from ancient pre-Columbian civilizations through the 21st century. Visitors can partake in various multimedia presentations and enjoy live performances and hands-on demonstrations that bring Native American history and culture to life.
Attraction Information
- Hours:
- 10am to 5:30pm daily
- Admission:
- Free
- Metro Stop:
- Blueline, Orangeline, Yellowline or Greenline to the L'Enfant Plaza Station
- Contact:
- Location: 4th St and Independence Ave SW, Washington DC
- Phone: 202-357-3164
- Website: www.nmai.si.edu
