National Museum of the American Indian

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National Museum of the American Indian, New York

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Smithsonian museum dedicated to the history, culture, and art of Indigenous peoples of the Americas, housed within a grand historic landmark building.

General Information
Hours:
Daily: 10am to 5pm
Closed December 25
Fees:
Free entry (no ticket required)
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed inside (service animals permitted)
Closest cities with hotels:
New York City
Seasons:
All year; best in spring and fall or weekday mornings for lighter crowds
Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dT8k3Yv9f8B6h4bJ81 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004
Website:
americanindian.si.edu

From Lower Manhattan: Walk toward Battery Park and Bowling Green, where the museum occupies the historic Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House at the southern tip of Manhattan.

Overview

The National Museum of the American Indian (New York) is a Smithsonian museum in the Beaux-Arts Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House at Bowling Green, with exhibitions on Indigenous cultures of North, Central, and South America. Admission is free, and it hosts cultural programs, performances, and film screenings.

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Battery Memorial
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