National Museum of the American Indian
Located in the beaux-arts Alexander Hamilton Customs House on the Battery, the National Museum of the American Indian houses some of the Smithsonian’s collection of Native American art and artifacts.
The permanent collection spans more than 10,000 years of native history, a significant portion of which is dedicated to the natives of North America and Hawaii. Also represented are the indigenous cultures of Central and South America. The museum also offers a range of public programs—including music and dance performances, films, and symposia.
The exhibitions are all conceived and designed by Native American artists. Currently on exhibit:
- Listening to Our Ancestors: The Art of Native Life Along the North Pacific Coast explores how the natives of the Pacific Northwest continue their time-honored traditions. Through July 20, 2008.
- Beauty Surrounds Us is an exhibition of 77 objects from the museum’s permanent collection that will inaugurate the new Diker Pavilion for Native Arts and Cultures. Through March 31, 2010.
Location: 1 Bowling Green (map) 212-514-3700
Subway: 4, 5 to Bowling Green; 1 to South Ferry
Days and Hours: Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Sunday 10am-5pm; Thursday 10am-8pm.
Cost: Free
Check out last week’s Museum Monday post on the Whitney Museum of American Art. Museum Monday continues next week with a post on the Merchant House Museum.
Photo credit: flickr
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I had no idea there was a second NMAI in NYC.
There are always interesting events at the one on the National Mall in Washington DC, such as the Spring Equinox dance.
http://www.thedctraveler.com/dance-to-welcome-the-spring-equinox/
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