Last month, The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian became a flashpoint in the Trump administration’s push to scrutinize how America tells its story. With more than a billion dollars in federal funding flowing to the Smithsonian each year, the administration has called for a review of exhibits across the institution. This has raised alarms among Native leaders, educators, and visitors who see the museum as one of the few national spaces where Indigenous history is told on Indige

On American Shores: The Aleutian Islands Campaign is open for just a few more weeks! Come see this special exhibit before it closes January 11. Visit our website to learn more and plan your visit now. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/visit/exhibits/special-exhibits/american-shores-aleutian-islands-campaign | The National WWII Museum

Celebrate Native American Heritage Day at one of our Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian locations! While they may share many similarities, such as entry rotundas and amazing exhibits, they are also very different. Our New York location opened in 1994 and is based in the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, built in the early 1900s. Our D.C. location opened on the National Mall 10 years later. Fun fact: it has almost no sharp corners. Video Description: Opening text "Did you kn

The Museum Store at the National Museum of the American Indian is New York City's premier destination for authentic Native American goods and merchandise. Recently expanded, it now features more items from a wider representation of Native groups than ever before, including fashion, art, literature, jewelry, food, music, and more for all ages and budgets. Purchases made in the store are tax free, and members get a 10% discount! http://nmai.si.edu/visit/newyork/museum-store/ | Smithsonian’s Nation