Mid-America All-Indian Center, Native American museum in Riverside, Wichita, Kansas, United States.
Description
The Mid-America All-Indian Center is a museum in Wichita dedicated to Native American culture and heritage. The collection features beadwork, pipes, jewelry, pottery, and traditional baskets created by various tribes.
History
The museum was established in 1976 as Kansas's only institution exclusively dedicated to Native American heritage. It was created to preserve and share the cultures and histories of the region's tribal nations.
Culture
The Gallery of Nations displays flags from over 70 American Indian tribes, showing the diversity of indigenous nations across the country. These displays help visitors understand the distinct traditions and identities of different tribal communities.
Practical
The museum is located at Riverside in Wichita and is easy to reach by car with parking available on-site. Plan to spend about two to three hours exploring all the exhibits and galleries.
Did you know?
The museum holds an extensive collection of works by Kiowa-Comanche artist Blackbear Bosin, documenting his artistic contributions to regional art. His works provide a rare window into the creative vision of one of the most influential contemporary Native American artists.
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