SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN INDIAN

WASHINGTON, DC

The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), located in Washington, D.C., is one of the most comprehensive collections of Native American artifacts in the world. Founded in 1989, the museum houses more than 800,000 objects, including pottery, baskets, textiles, and jewelry from the Americas, Alaska, and the Pacific Islands.

The museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the cultures, languages, and histories of Native Americans. It consists of three facilities: the George Gustav Heye Center in New York City, the Cultural Resources Center in Suitland, Maryland, and the Mall Museum in Washington, D.C. The Mall Museum features a variety of exhibitions and educational programs, including permanent and special exhibitions, film screenings, lectures, and workshops.

The museum's collections include artifacts from the pre-Columbian era, the colonial period, and the modern era. Its library contains more than 60,000 volumes and its photographic archives include more than 200,000 images. The museum also offers a number of educational programs and activities, including a youth education program, an elder school program, and professional development workshops.

The museum also hosts a variety of events, including performances, talks, and festivals that celebrate Native American culture. In addition, the museum has a research center and a museum store. The research center provides access to NMAI’s collections, resources, and expertise to scholars and the public. The museum store features a variety of books, jewelry, and other items related to Native American and indigenous cultures.

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN INDIAN is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WASHINGTON DC. US MID #8401100018

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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• telephone: 2026336686
• website: http://www.nmai.si.edu/

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN INDIAN
4TH AND INDEPENDENCE AV
WASHINGTON
DC
20024

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