National Museum of the American Indian

This is one of the museums in Washington DC where entry is free. It has many interesting installations and the interior of the musem is beautiful.

I love attending museums. Especially well designed museums with large elevators. I am not happy with the security who check your bags and escort you i.. Read more »n at this museum. In most of the Smithsonian the guards are gentle humans who love their jobs.This is not the case at the American Indian Museum.The female guards belong in another position that does not deal with humans. They are rude and uncaring. I get anxiety just entering the door. I have a stroller generally and attend at least once a month. I hope the contract for these services changes as these folks do not represent a museum culture in any way. Update. I attended in February. The guards were helpful and caring. Thank you Smithsonian for caring about my experience and mitigating the situation. Bravo.

My favorite museum in the area. Can't wait to come back! While they were open during COVID, I was impressed with their attention to ventilation and ma.. Read more »sking.

One of those lesser-known museums. This is a must for visiting DC. The museum is not as crowded as the others But it has an atmosphere like none other.. Read more ». Truly amazed

This museum is very historical!!! Brings down history to life regarding the Indians! Extremely interesting if you love history!!! Go with your history.. Read more » class/ students or with friends!!! I really recommend you all going here!! This is the one place you should visit if you haven’t.

I love attending museums. Especially well designed museums with large elevators. I am not happy with the security who check your bags and escort you i.. Read more »n at this museum. In most of the Smithsonian the guards are gentle humans who love their jobs.This is not the case at the American Indian Museum.The female guards belong in another position that does not deal with humans. They are rude and uncaring. I get anxiety just entering the door. I have a stroller generally and attend at least once a month. I hope the contract for these services changes as these folks do not represent a museum culture in any way. Update. I attended in February. The guards were helpful and caring. Thank you Smithsonian for caring about my experience and mitigating the situation. Bravo.

I learned so much about the American Indians. I realized my public education in this country left out very important historical facts about our Native.. Read more » Americans. Our country should be more than ashamed at the way the American Indians were treated and lied to over and over again by the USA. the Indians should never trusted our word when it came to treaties and land promises. This museum teaches us reality is in the eye if the beholder. Don't trust what you cannot see!

I love attending museums. Especially well designed museums with large elevators. I am not happy with the security who check your bags and escort you i.. Read more »n at this museum. The rest of the Smithsonian the guards are gentle humans who love their jobs This is not the case at the American Indian Museum.The female guards belong in another position that does not deal with humans. They are rude and uncaring. I get anxiety just entering the door. I have a stroller generally andattend at least once a month. I hope the contract for these services changes as these folks do not represent a museum culture in any way. Update. I attended in February. The guards were helpful and caring. Thank you Smithsonian for caring about my experience and mitigating the situation. Bravo.

You'll need to purchase a free timed entry ticket online. Social distancing strictly observed. Must wear a mask or no entry. Bags get checked and you .. Read more »go through metal detector. Gift shop and cafe not open. Plenty of bathrooms, very clean. Great exhibits and beautiful museum!

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Really cool to see one of the most interesting civilizations in the world!

As a Native American woman I truly enjoyed visiting this museum. Many will say the history is not exact and the pieces stolen, however, the location w.. Read more »as great and the pieces authentic. I would go back.

A Washington secret, Native American Food on your next Thanksgiving Day. And American Indian arts and crafts for Christmas Gifts in the Museum Shop, B.. Read more »lack Friday. Best of all, learn in the exhibits about the gracious Original Americans... The People ...who cared for the land and animals, water, fish and fowl, including the American Eagle, for thousands of years, then welcomed newcomers to their beautiful land. Thank you to Mr Dan Snyder for changing the name of your team to honor The People.

This is a great museum. All of the exhibits are interesting. I especially liked the Americans exhibit. It displayed many Indian inspired products, .. Read more »etc. over the course of history. The side exhibits exploring the facts and myths concerning Pocohantas, the Trail of Tears and The Battle of Little Big Horn were interesting and illuminating.

This museum was just amazing. It is actually very scary to think of how diverse the word native Americans are. The rich culture and traditions within .. Read more »each tribe or chapter. You can spend quite a few hour here listening to all of the stories and music. The day I went there they also had celebrations for the day of the dead. Would recommend this place to everyone.