Housed in a stunning 1907 Beaux-Arts Custom House, this Smithsonian museum showcases Native American cultures through rotating exhibitions and the permanent "Infinity of Nations" collection, plus performances and lectures throughout the year.
“The permanent exhibit, "Infinity of Nations," is an encyclopedic survey of Native cultures from throughout the Americas, including 700 objects from ancient times to present day.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet
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"An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, this elegant museum of Native American culture is set in Cass Gilbert's spectacular 1907 Custom House, one of NYC's finest beaux arts buildings." Full review
Time Out
"The life and culture of Native Americans is presented in rotating exhibitions—from intricately woven Pomo baskets to beaded buckskin shirts—along with contemporary artwork." Full review
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Cass Gilbert's Beaux-Arts former US Custom House (1907) makes a splendid setting for this Smithsonian museum, opened in 1994." Full review
Where
"The nation’s first museum to promote Native American history, culture, languages and arts in exhibitions culled from the Smithsonian’s extensive collection." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"What’s this place all about? Housed in a former customs house at the southern tip of Manhattan, the National Museum of the American Indian is dedicated to preserving and sharing the histories of the more than 1,200 indigenous cultures of the Americas" Full review
Frommer's
"This museum is notable primarily for the touring exhibits it hosts...the museum offers a robust program of performances, lectures, and courses on Native American topics each year." Full review
National Geographic
"Admire indigenous art from across the Americas at the National Museum of the American Indian, a branch of the Smithsonian. Testries, cave paintings, and artifacts, all thousands of years..."
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Independent
"The National Museum of the American Indian, part of the Smithsonian Institution, cares for "one of the world's most expansive collections of Native artifacts". Tripadvisor user Ronald R..."
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