A diverse and multifaceted cultural and educational enterprise, the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) is an active and visible component …
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Oct 17, 2024
the building (completed in 1907) is absolutely gorgeous! I wish I would have read about it prior to visiting. the exhibits were beautifully displayed with just enough information so as to not be over… Full review by Lori M
Sep 20, 2024
This is an excellent museum. It houses the collections amassed by enthusiasts and archaeologists over the last century. It covers all the native peoples of pre-Columbian America, from the Arctic to P… Full review by David_from_Herts
Aug 23, 2024
The museum is accommodated in an impressive building and contains plenty of exhibits and information regarding a major part of American history. Full review by trip-radar
Is the museum open on Thanksgiving Day? If so, is it crowded?
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The museum is open on thanksgiving day. It is not crowded at all.I thought it would have been very busy, but it was very quiet, which surprised me. It is certainly worth a visit.Enjoy.
Would this museum be good for a 3 yr old and a 6 yr old?
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Not really, I was really disappointed. It wasn’t what I expected. There are some beautiful artefacts there, and modern works of art, but I, naively, was expecting more of a story of how …
Not really, I was really disappointed. It wasn’t what I expected. There are some beautiful artefacts there, and modern works of art, but I, naively, was expecting more of a story of how the indigenous American Indians were practically wiped out and stories of how they lived etc.
are there lines in the entrance on the mornings usually? and can I bring food in my backpack and just leave it at the entrance?
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We went on a weekend morning, and the lines were not that crowded. You should check with the museum's web site to see what any arrangements are for storage lockers for larger items.
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