National Museum of the American Indian

Category: History museum in Washington, District of Columbia

Address: 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20560, USA

Phone: +12026331000

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5:30PM

Monday: 10AM–5:30PM

Tuesday: 10AM–5:30PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5:30PM

Thursday: 10AM–5:30PM

Friday: 10AM–5:30PM

Saturday: 10AM–5:30PM

Reviews

Xurko T

Sep 26, 2022

Meaningless amalgamation of supposedly native utensils.......poorly designed and the.crazy restoration zone

nina erica06

Sep 25, 2022

It's an eye opening experience for me.. highly recommend to see this especially for immigrants who came to this country like me

S. Jenkins (SiSi727)

Sep 24, 2022

So much to see so take your time.

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Questions & Answers

How much do it cost to attend the museum

James Williams | Sep 26, 2018
Paul Melancon | Sep 26, 2018

There is no cost but they will accept donations.

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Isn't it time to update the name of this institution to the National Museum of the Native American?

Kayla Davis | Sep 26, 2018
Becki Kohl | Sep 26, 2018

Per museum staff, technically anyone born in America is a native American so the term isn't as easy to use as people think.

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Which metro stop

Anne Poole | Sep 26, 2018
James Walker | Sep 26, 2019

The Child Plaza Metro stop.

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Is there a fee to enter

Lemuel Miller | Sep 26, 2018
Lawrence Greenberg | Sep 26, 2018

No.

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To attend performance April 9, 2018 at 2:00pm where can I park? Is there parking inside the Museum?

Norma Gandolfo | Sep 26, 2018
Alan Wyatt | Sep 26, 2018

It is easier to take subway and circulator

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Where can I get a map of American Indian tribes?

Susan Button | Sep 26, 2017
Darrell Swinson | Sep 26, 2017

Inside the museum

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How long do people spend here?

Riley Muir | Jun 27, 2022
Sarah Waugaman | Jun 27, 2022

We spent about 3 hours and didn't see the whole thing. We spent extra time in the military portion and some of the other areas. If you like to read the placards don't limit yourself on time.

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Is there a gift shop at museum?

Marilyn Laughlin | Sep 26, 2018
Desmond Belle | Sep 26, 2018

Yes there is...several museums has more than 1 gift shop...

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Índios americanos moram aonde?

Grissel Chaves | Jun 27, 2022
jeremy lippman | Jul 27, 2022

Can you ask again in English?

Are masks required while visiting this museum?

William Schrader | Nov 29, 2021
LeeAnna Springer | Nov 29, 2021

Yes. In all the museums.

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What is your demographic. I am looking for the age, gender, education level as well as the economic level for my journal class

jack miiler | Sep 25, 2021
Nadia Tyler | Sep 25, 2021

Hello, We cater to all kinds of demographics. We have school children as young as elementary school level all the way up to college level come to the museum for education and projects! We have things that can cater to all genders including Native community curated exhibits! As far as economic levels the museum is free so that won't hurt anyone's pockets lol. No but our exhibits do show case and high light the many levels of economic break throughs and struggles of Native communities. We support Native artists by selling their items in the gift shop, we high light native artists in photography, painting, sculpting, and music in the museum. We have many festivals show casing Native communities, with artist from that community selling, demonstrating, and educating people from all over the world who visit. There are so many layers to the museum, and you can unlock them all with the right questions and the thirst for knowledge! Oh no I'm running out of characters!

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ARE RESERVATIONS NEEDED TO TOUR THE MUSEUM in August 2021?

Diane Langhorst | Sep 25, 2021
Kevin Sutherland | Sep 25, 2021

Not when we visited.

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Do I need to make a reservation? Am coming from Peru.

Ursula Gilardi | Sep 25, 2021
Christopher Thompson | Sep 25, 2021

Yes

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how do I give a donation in memory of someone

Edward Garrison | Sep 25, 2020
Ruth Paine | Apr 28, 2022

Donating to the museum of the American Indian

When was it built?

john Holland | Sep 26, 2018
Elizabeth Gall | Sep 26, 2018

The DC building opened in 2004.

Can I take my scooter in the museum?

Jackey Lee | Jun 27, 2022
Tom Yee | Jun 27, 2022

No unless it's a knee scooter

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Where do the donations go?

Amerimex Homes Inc | Jun 27, 2022
Hamilton Jimenez Vasquez | Jun 27, 2022

To the museum for maintenance and other things

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Donations to the Indians who have the greatest need? Who are they?

Kenneth McMillan | Mar 29, 2022
Eugene Brown | Mar 29, 2022

Navajo

Do you need a reservation to get in?

Truscha Quatrone | Sep 25, 2021
Karin E | Sep 25, 2021

You needed reservations a month ago before museums open but now no need of reservations. Enjoy!

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My father has a unique collection of arrowheads and turquoise beads he has found over the years? We are in the process of getting them all authenticated. Does you museum purchase collections?

Tina Knotts | Sep 25, 2021
Sandor Garcia | Sep 25, 2021

This museum is part of the Smithsonian Museums. My recommendation would be to research how to contact the Smithsonian Museum/ museum curator. I'm not certain whether their collections are comprised of donations, acquisitions or a combination of both.

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When will tickets for the concert on October 19 become available?

Miriam Laughlin | Sep 26, 2019
LaDonna Cagle-Kristoff | Sep 26, 2019

There is no tickets needed for the National Museum

What metro stop is closest?

Eleanor Whitman | Sep 26, 2019
James Walker | Sep 26, 2019

The Child Plaza Metro.

Do you have to pay to enter?

Emmanuel da bouza | Sep 26, 2019
Rev. Su Windsong | Sep 26, 2019

Apparently not.

Is there a restaurant at the museum?

Kim Franke | Sep 26, 2019
Luke Liu | Sep 26, 2019

Yes, there is.

Is this place appropriate for kids

Santoshi Birla | Sep 26, 2019
James Walker | Sep 26, 2019

Yes.

Is there any interactive activity exhibit?

Richard Huber | Sep 26, 2019
Tom Anderson | Sep 26, 2019

Yes, interactive q and a are scattered throughout the museum to serve as an aid for learning. Many of interactive activities are situated as you depart the elevators. Other are located on different floors of the museum. Be certain to check out the gift shop. Enjoy.

When did it open?

Patrick Volle | Sep 26, 2019
Tom Anderson | Sep 26, 2019

10 AM today

Are you open on Sunday's

Joni Robinson | Sep 26, 2019
David Eyamba | Sep 26, 2019

Everyday of the week it stays open yes

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Do you need to have Booking to get into his museum?

Kathy Crombie | Sep 26, 2018
Shimone Cobb | Sep 26, 2018

Nope just show up at 10am and you get in for free. Majority of the museums are free access the only one you need a timed pass is the African-American history and Cultural museum go onlibe at 6:30am and reserve your timed pass enjoy it was alot to see and take in sooooo worth it! God Bless

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How long should I allow to visit

Margaret Ann Blair | Sep 26, 2018
Timothy Schaming | Sep 26, 2018

4 hours if you want to take in the sit dow presatations and i would not miss eating there most outstanding i was there 6 hours enjoyed every second

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Is it real stuff

Kayla Mahabeer | Sep 26, 2018
TIMOTHY Stanton | Sep 26, 2018

Definitely.

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which letters are in the museum?

andrey mukha | Sep 26, 2018
Brianna Bricker | Sep 26, 2018

All 26 letters are represented throughout the museum. All of the numbers as well. It's really inclusive

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Wheel chair rentals?

Robert Burdick | Sep 26, 2018
Amy Baun | Sep 26, 2018

I would go on website or call

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Can I check a suitcase there?

Marian Patten | Sep 26, 2018
Juergen S | Sep 26, 2018

There is security that looks through all bags and makes you walk through a metal detector, so be prepared for that experience. I dont think they have lockers large enough for suitcases.

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Do i need a advance ticket to admission?

TG Bell | Sep 26, 2018
Efren Garcia | Sep 26, 2018

No tickets needed. You will need comfortable shoes, though. There is a LOT to see.

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is the food here good and how do u do schhool luch

The Omotayo's | Sep 26, 2018
James Parker | Sep 26, 2018

Several options available. Cafe in the basement is a good spot.

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are there wheelchairs

Ellen Khokha | Sep 26, 2018
Taber Keally | Sep 26, 2018

I didn't see any publicly available wheelchairs.

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I want to get tickets to visit the museum

Mr. Evans | Sep 26, 2018
Thot Bvordjka | Sep 26, 2018

No need for tickets, its free

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How high up (in feet) is the 4th floor?

peanut butter is lit | Sep 26, 2018
Anya Godigamuwe | Sep 26, 2018

It's at least 12 to 14 feet floor to floor. I would say the fourth floor is 36 feet or greater.

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What month is Native American heritage month

Mark Atwood | Sep 26, 2018
Lila Serrano | Sep 26, 2018

Last week november

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Does museum sell cookbooks of various nation cooking, such as Utes, Navaho, Apache, Comanche, etc?

Mark Isaacs | Sep 26, 2018
Anya Godigamuwe | Sep 26, 2018

I was just there today and saw three cookbooks. One was entirely vegetarian, another was for plains and souix, and the last was generic native recipes.

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What time does their restaurant close?

The One | Sep 26, 2018
Darrell Swinson | Sep 26, 2018

Five o'clock

We need tickets to get into this museum?

Stephanie Pavelic | Sep 26, 2017
tuan ngo | Sep 26, 2017

No

entrance prices

Marypaz Espinosa | Sep 26, 2017
Lauren Marcinkowski | Sep 26, 2018

Free

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Is there a charge for the American Indian Museum

Toni Lee Ponti | Sep 26, 2017
Robert Torres | Sep 26, 2017

No charge

Restaurant inside the museum

Walter Rozycki | Sep 26, 2017
Vivek Murthy | Sep 26, 2017

Yes there is a food court

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Are there any lockers in this museum?

Lukas Unterrader-Filzer | Sep 26, 2017
Kenneth Wiseman | Sep 26, 2018

No

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