I recently spent a long weekend in D.C. with a friend who had never been there so I acted as a tourguide and of course we visited a couple of the Smithsonian museums. This was my second trip to the American Indian museum and I was prepared for the experience. On my previous visit, our guide had explained that what... More

We made sure to be here at lunchtime, and it didn't disappoint. A variety of Native American foods available. Mostly healthy choices with some worthy indulgences. More

As others have said, it's a beautiful building. However, after a couple of visits now, I find the exhibits leaving me feeling somewhat disappointed. The collections seem to be angled largely toward Eastern and Plains tribes, with very little on the Southwest and Northwest cultures. I expected a more comprehensive representation. While viewing, one "weaves" in and out of smallish... More

This museum is beautifully done and well worth a visit. All ages will enjoy the exhibits. The cafeteria is a wonderful place for lunch. The building is beautiful inside and out. There are lovely works of art, movies that explain lore and special exhibits. This turned out to be one of my favorite museums in DC. There are many comfortable... More

I didn't get it! I had expected this to be one of the highlights of our trip, but I came out slightly confused and wondering what I had missed. There were some interesting individual displays, but I didn't seem find where they fitted into the overall context. More

We moved out of the DC area right before the museum opened so I couldn't wait to get back. It isn't quite what I had expected. I guess I was looking for more artifacts but actually kind of bored. More

This could have and should have been so much more impressive! The cultures are fascinating, and there is beautiful work by artisans (ie, beadwork) from different tribes; but in many places, the setup felt more like a school project than a well-curated display of art and artifacts. More

The Museum tells the Story of the North American Indian. It encourages you to think about the past history and sacrifices that have been made. The Architecture is amazing and the grounds are very nice. Ultimately you are encouraged to think about the history and make your own "opinions" More

This museum has a lot to offer about native cuture, however, it is a lot to observe about tribes. I suggest participating in a tour of the muesum and watching the orientation film on the fourth floor. The tour put the overall native story into context from a native point of view. It also highlighted artifacts not labled, so without... More