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National Museum of the American Indian Heye Center

Exterior of the National Museum of the American Indian in New York, a building with columns

Sitting at the foot of the Wiechquaekeck Trail, an old Algonquin trade route (aka Broadway), the American Indian Museum’s New York location shares the Washington, D.C., location’s incredible collection.

What's on View

Mighty Miniatures
Miniatures are a global and almost universal phenomenon. Their tiny size draws us in. Their intricate details inspire awe. The little worlds we can build with them stir our imagination. Whether a toy or a work of fine art, there is more to a . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
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Muisca ceramic head in shades of brown
This exhibition of some 700 works of Native art from throughout North, Central, and South America demonstrates the breadth of the museum's renowned collection and highlight the historic importance of many of these iconic objects. Chosen to . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
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Rendering of the backside of a woman and child inside a museum exhibit with many earth tones.
Native New York journeys through city and state to explore the question “What makes New York a Native place?” The exhibition encompasses 12 places in present-day New York, introducing visitors to the Native nations that call the region home. . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
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Upcoming Events

Outdoor portrait of Shane Weeks, a person wearing a black polo shirt with short dark hair, behind them orange and yellow leafy trees
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National Museum of the American Indian Heye Center
Free
Outdoor portrait of Shane Weeks, a person wearing a black polo shirt with short dark hair, behind them orange and yellow leafy trees
Location
National Museum of the American Indian Heye Center
Free
Outdoor portrait of Shane Weeks, a person wearing a black polo shirt with short dark hair, behind them orange and yellow leafy trees
Location
National Museum of the American Indian Heye Center
Free