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The New York branch of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the...
The New York branch of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian serves as an exhibition and education facility in New York City. Exhibitions and public programs explore the diversity of the Native peoples of the Americas and the strength and continuity of their cultures from the earliest times to the present. Public programs present Native people from North, Central, and South America. Program participants share first-person accounts of their heritage and experiences. The museum is located on the first two floors of the historic Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House in lower Manhattan. The museum is open seven days a week. Admission is free.
This museum covers all native American Indians. From the southern American continent to Canada, it reveals a wide range of cultures and artifacts and how the Spanish, French and... read more
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6 reviews Really enjoyed the museum and it was a great way to spend half a day. Some really innovative exhibitions. However the worker who hit on me and at least 1 other woman made for uncomfortable visiting. Always nice to be told you're pretty but to be asked out more than once in a silent public place is uncomfortable
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This museum covers all native American Indians. From the southern American continent to Canada, it reveals a wide range of cultures and artifacts and how the Spanish, French and British affected them. Some culture remains and the museum shows how important it is that what is left is preserved, not in aspic, but as a living, breathing development of the...
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187 reviews
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144 helpful votes
This is part of the smithsonian and showcases collection of American Indian items such as clothing, pottery and paintings. Less about the history or social makeup of the tribes than I expected. Free admission and a good stop on the way to battery park from Wall Street. The building itself is quite impressive and of historical significance
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47 helpful votes
I went to the National Museum of the American Indian (part of the Smithsonian) in downtown NYC on 1 Bowling Green a couple of days ago. It was fabulous. It is housed in an old US Customs House that is spectacular. I never knew this existed until a friend told me about it. Entry is free. The artifacts are from...
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Very nice building. The museum is not very big but is very interesting. Is close to the Battery Park.
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5 reviews
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2 helpful votes
Beautiful building which is worth a visit in itself. Free to enter Good collection of Native American artefacts. Probably not as interesting for younger children as it is for adults who enjoy architecture & history.
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163 reviews
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63 helpful votes
The museum is not that large but it offers a lot of insight into the various tribal cultures. They added a lot to make it modern & to honor people working keep the culture both preserved & vibrant.
For me even more then the museum itself was the profound & stunning architectural beauty of the building itself.
The fact that...
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6 attraction reviews
2 helpful votes
I mean this place won't blow you away but it was good to spend 90 mins there. Artefacts, pictures and stories well set out but just lacked a little wow factor.
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30 attraction reviews
15 helpful votes
Yes, it is free and has nice bath rooms. Beautiful, historic building. Go to learn the history of it. The American Indian portion of it is a hodgepodge of collections donated by various collectors. It is a very incomplete story of the Native Americans and the collections are presented as that, rather than in a chronological or geographic way. We...
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Beautiful museum by the financial district that's free and offers a great stop for those seeking peace and quiet. Be aware that there is security check. Can't believe it's free :D
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