National Museum of the American Indian, Native American museum at National Mall, Washington DC, United States.
The limestone building features curved walls with rough surfaces that recall natural rock formations and cliffs of the American Southwest.
The museum originated from the Heye Foundation collection established in 1916 and officially opened its National Mall location in September 2004.
The collection contains 800,000 objects representing Native peoples from Arctic North America through Tierra del Fuego in South America.
The museum operates daily from 10:00 to 17:30, with free admission as part of the Smithsonian Institution complex.
The building design incorporates water features, gardens with indigenous crops, and welcomes visitors through an east-facing entrance following Native traditions.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: November 18, 1989
Architects: Douglas Cardinal
Official opening: September 24, 2004
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Smithsonian Institution
Part of: Smithsonian Institution
Address: 4th Street and Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20560
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:30
Phone: +12026331000
Email: nmai-info@si.edu
Website: http://nmai.si.edu
GPS coordinates: 38.88830,-77.01660
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:53
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