This is the first museum dedicated entirely to Native American history, performing arts and culture. The museum examines the influence of immigrants on American Indian culture, as well as their own centuries-old traditions. Most of its exhibits have been assembled by the wealthy patron George Gustav Heye.
On display are textiles, ceramics and beadwork, as well as fabulous leather clothing and painted hides, pottery and basketwork, Navajo weavings, beaded and feathered headdresses, wood and stone carvings, sashes, hats and shoes. There are also drawings, prints and paintings. These items of both cultural and spiritual significance come from different regions of America and stretch beyond to include the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. They are drawn from a permanent collection of 800,000 artifacts. Well laid out, the text explaining the objects is sourced from the Native Americans themselves. The museum's Film and Video Center has daily screenings relating to themes of importance in contemporary Native American life - one is especially designed for families. It also hosts an internationally renowned biennial Native American Film and Video Festival. For other events such as plays, music and dance performances, lectures, native writers' readings, crafts workshops and special programs check the website.
The grand, granite US Custom House in which this museum is housed is one of America's finest beaux-arts buildings designed by Cass Gilbert. Look up to see the exquisite ornate, symbolic carvings on the 44 columns gracing the facade,
If you are interested in the history of the United States be sure to check out the National Museum of the American Indian.
On display are textiles, ceramics and beadwork, as well as fabulous leather clothing and painted hides, pottery and basketwork, Navajo weavings, beaded and feathered headdresses, wood and stone carvings, sashes, hats and shoes. There are also drawings, prints and paintings. These items of both cultural and spiritual significance come from different regions of America and stretch beyond to include the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. They are drawn from a permanent collection of 800,000 artifacts. Well laid out, the text explaining the objects is sourced from the Native Americans themselves. The museum's Film and Video Center has daily screenings relating to themes of importance in contemporary Native American life - one is especially designed for families. It also hosts an internationally renowned biennial Native American Film and Video Festival. For other events such as plays, music and dance performances, lectures, native writers' readings, crafts workshops and special programs check the website.
The grand, granite US Custom House in which this museum is housed is one of America's finest beaux-arts buildings designed by Cass Gilbert. Look up to see the exquisite ornate, symbolic carvings on the 44 columns gracing the facade,
If you are interested in the history of the United States be sure to check out the National Museum of the American Indian.
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