The National Museum of the American Indian is a national museum with Native American art and artifacts, some going back 12,000 years, displayed in the a Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House. It’s located at 1 Bowling Green in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York, NY It’s open Monday they Friday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. I remember visiting the museum during school field trips. It’s such an interesting place to visit and learn since it offers a rich variety of things to see.

So educational, informative, enlightening, and stunning. I appreciated the COVID-19 protocols. The art was absolutely beautiful and breathtaking. The artifacts were interesting, I really enjoyed learning about each one. I enjoyed and appreciated the museum overall. Again, the art was so impressive...the talent and passion just oozing from each piece. Native American history and present influence is so important and crucial and Im happy I experienced this museum, hoping to become more culturally competent.

We liked this museum a lot!Fantastic Native American clothing collection! Great explanation about the Native American tribes origins!

Considering the timeline and history of indigenous peoples on this continent….this museum is very underwhelming. By the looks of the building, you might think you’ll spend the afternoon here, but we were done in an hour. The saving grace is the admission was free.

Im amazed that there is free admission for the quality of this museum. There is so much to read and take in you can definitely spend a few hours here. Very clean and quiet with employees throughout ensuring the museum is treated respectfully. There are various types of artworks from small drawings to large scale abstract pieces. Plenty of weaponry, several ceremonial headdresses, pottery, jewelry, photography, and much more. I absolutely enjoyed myself and will return as I had an event right after. A must visit if youre interested in indigenous cultures from all over the world.

Comprehensive collection, wonderfully presented. In a beautiful historic building. Be sure to notice the four sculptures out front of the building representing the continents.

Extremely epic building in downtown New York! Actually good for wedding or engagement photo background.

Native American Museum.The Good:- Gorgeous building: former Customs headquarters- Free admission- Full of Native American Antiquities- Great architectureThe not so good:- Not as expansive as other museumsOverall: above average experience, but hay, its FREE!.

Beautiful inside food to study.

This was my first time to be here.The building was attracted my eyes when first time visited New York. Finally I found time to visit this museum this year.Go upstairs will be the entry, and the security will need to scan your bag. Go in the center of the building, you’ll see the amazing oval celing,and amazing paintings around it. And you’ll also see a lot of Native American culture in there, which I never seen before. The painting part of Native American is my favorite, their way to choose the color and the way to describe their story, very colorful and lively. Highly recommend bring your children to there, they will have more way to read the history of Native American.

A well-managed, clean, exquisite museum. Highly recommended if you have an hour or two, or waiting for the ferry to bring you to the nearby islands :) The current exhibition by T.C. Cannon is beautiful and quite powerful. The best thing about it is that it’s FREE. You only need to have your belongings screened for security.

This museum is in history and resources to trace your lineage. They also have an extensive collection of beautiful artifacts. The learn/play area for young children is awesome! Surprisingly I enjoyed it as well. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and kind. I’d definitely visit again if I was in NYC.

This place is awesome! You can litterally spend a whole day here, they have many things to see and learn about. It is reasonably priced for visitors but if you live in NY, NJ or CT you choose what you want to pay to get in.

Well interesting place I enjoyed very much.

This place is HUGE! If you want to enjoy… go alone! Not sure if kids like the history… it’s awesome!!! Met some interns from New York and they are so excited to talk and explain!!!

I came here hoping to find someone that could give me some insights on the archives despite knowing they are closed on the weekend. I then spent several hours here exploring the exhibits unsure of quite what I might find. The truth is: all sorts of visual touchstones. Art from some far northern peoples (I’d become fascinated with the different seafaring First People tribes during a visit to Port aux Choix in NW Newfoundland), to a children’s exhibit on kayaking in the far north and different clothing of tribes there, to art of peoples all over North and South America. I was most enthralled to see pieces of Mississippian art and artifacts from my home region in the Deep South but second only to that were various pieces from the Seminole in the state of my birth.

I’ve visited here twice once by myself & with my daughter. She liked it & so did I , just wished I took more pics because they have some great exhibits like the clothing they wore, showed how they lived & survived. The museum ceiling is a beautiful piece of art as well. Great for families, kids & school trips

We enjoyed learning a little bit about the heritage of this country. It was broken up by region so that you could learn a bit about the Indian tribes of different parts of the country

This museum houses a nice collection of both north and south American Indian artifacts. The rotunda has murals of the famous explorers. The ground floor auditorium highlights the work of contemporary artists.

This place is pure ancestral beauty and a peaceful serine place you can feel the presence of the natives next to there artifacts. Totally Awesome.

Very Big building and it is free to visit. The front of the building is usually the meeting place for tour guides to start their tour with different companies. Warning ⚠️ there are other people standing outside trying to make you buy a ⛴ ferry ticket to see the Statue of Liberty 🗽 but don’t fall for their tricks you can ride the Staten Island Ferry ⛴ for free and it passes by the Statue of Liberty. They are very aggressive but don’t look at them or y’all to them. Don’t ask them anyQuestions. If you have a question simply ask your own personal tour guide or you will be a Big tour Guide stand that have a ton free maps now he was super kind and helpful but the people that are selling the ferry tickets I didn’t look their way I totally ignored them like I didn’t even hear them speak a word. One guy was like sorry I thought you were a tourist but I see you are a New Yorker 😂 Yeah right he just wanted me to talk back I didn’t say a word I just kept on walking ‼️🚶‍♀️ 😂😂😂

Interesting and beautiful museum. Admission is free. The art and history of the various natives is exhibited and also the lives and clothing of the Indians. The beautiful ceiling also attracts you. There is also a shop for souvenirs, gifts, books and jewelry made by locals.

Free entrance! Excellent collection from around the nation and South America...a few rooms were closed for renovations however still a great stop on our walking explorations. Its a short hop from 9-11 and One World Trade Center and Observatory. The Wall Street Bull is very nearby too. Depending on where you are coming from the 4, 5, 1, and R will get you down here...Also Nearby is Battery Park for Statue Cruises and the free Staten Island Ferry

The outside alone is amazing! I didn’t get an opportunity to go inside this time, I was late for a dinner reservation. However, as you can see from the photos, it is one of the coolest buildings in New York. When you see the bull statue, it is directly across the street. Great architecture! You don’t want to miss the short trip across the street.

Not worth the trip. 2 rooms to view stuff. It was better when it was located on 155st Bay Manhattan. It will open up in September.

Very cool, excellent detailed exhibits and it’s free! the surrounding area is also bustling and feels safe as well. The water fountain outside is cool too. I learned a lot from this museum and found that reading the descriptions was very rewarding. I didn’t like the art as much as the artifacts though and it was amazing to see how beautiful and intricate the artifacts were.

Educational place .. I learned lot.. you should check it out pls...

Classical, stately architecture for a museum that explains the customs and art of Native Americans. You can see everything from art and costumes to artifacts. There are some traditional early American art in the museum as well that decorates the ceilings. Very easy to get to via the bowling green station or the R, which is close by. Also the archive is apparently very worth exploring as well though I did not view it.

It is a nice museum. Very interesting. I just didn’t like the security guards from the 1st level, the same people who are in the airports, arrogant and unkind. Otherwise the museum very informative and as always the architecture amazing. A lot of information for people in the Caribbean.

Extremely impressive free museum and should be at the top of your list if youre interested in history/art and need something to do without spending a fortune. If youve never visited the area, Battery Park is next door and the museum lives in the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House which is a historical treasure that has been historically preserved. The museum shares its space with the National Archives so be prepared for a higher than normal amount of security for a museum with metal detectors and x ray machines for bags. Easy to spend 1-2 hours without realizing it. Theres even a small interactive family area/learning center that is geared more towards children but is still fantastic and enjoyable as an adult and was the highlight of the entire museum for me. Getting to experience how Native American Indians experienced life and how they hunted or trying to beat my best time for amount of time spent balancing a kayak. This is a must visit for the free price of admission and does not dissapoint!

On the day that I visited it was very nice got to play a couple of traditional games. There is lots to see.

I loved this place! We brought the kids and they liked the exhibits. Weve been to museums in Latin America so we could expand on what we know. Very impressive collection, much more than pictures can tell. Theres also a gift shop with very nice artifacts to take home. I highly recommend it to those interested in ancient cultures.

I liked it the art was nice and so were the artifacts.

Hi guys! Yesterday afternoon we went to the National Museum of The American Indian, the week narrated for free and although the sample is beautiful and very interesting, the walk is very fast.

Great exhibits, and very informative! A good portion is currently closed for renovations.

This museum is absolutely beautiful, its free and they have tours, the lady that gives the tour is amazing. So much to see and so much to learn, there is so much to learn about our history and that of our ancestors.Next time I plan to bring my son, they have a workshop for kids too!

This was a really nice stop during a business trip, exploring near my hotel between meetings. Really quick entry, no fuss, nice, funny security guards. A little cold inside but the exhibits were captivating enough to distract from that most of the time. Theres just so much to try to get through in a couple of hrs. I wish I had more time but the light and sound section was intriguing.

This is a free museum under the smithsonian group of museums. It takes a close look at nave american culture and heritage. They have an interactive section on the lower floor which is ideal for kids and is fun. The upper floors have artifacts, the dome of the museum is beautiful. They also have posters which talk about the involvement and participation of native americans in the US army and i the various wars.

Some of the installations are a little bit dusty but it is still a must for most visitors to NYC - the kids will love it. And the store is much better than I expected.

Unexpectedly charming historical museum offers a variety of artifacts and art. Small enough to visit in an hour or two, so a manageable place to add to your itinerary. I especially enjoyed the temporary art exhibit of a native American painter. The museum has a lovely rotunda in the middle with beautiful frescoes on the upper walls.

It was a great experience when I went here, the staff were very polite and were helpful with directions. Not too crowded and very clean. I would definitely recommend it to a friend and go again.

Absolutely worth a visit. The T.C. Canon exhibit was incredible, and we spent most of our time there. When Im back in town, I plan to go view the regular galleries! Admission is free, and its an important museum located in a historical building. Dont miss out, especially if youre already planning to visit the WTC location.

The museum is nice not a lot to see because its under renovation.

A hidden treasure of NYC. The rotunda invokes the maritime history of the port of NYC. The National Museum of the American Indian punches home the beauty, power and strength of their art and culture.

What a great experience!It has long and busy lines in the weekends! Never go there in the weekends.

The current America on New York is not just the way we see it today , its much much more richer and older than the time when Christopher Columbus ship found this new land. You dont realize that until you go and visit this museum at the extreme tip of downtown , Manhattan

Worth visiting. Such a peaceful place in the most crowded spot in the city.

Great trip to National Museum of the American Indian and learning experience for my daughters birthday.My family and I learned a lot about are ancestor in the Americas.I love the interactive presentation of the exhibits.

Its not famous like other museums for tourists but you must visit it. Its a nice building with a important collection of native American art. Free entry.

Its a hidden Gem in lower Manhattan. Beautiful native American artifacts and contemporary arts are displayed. The building itself was a custom house with so much character. The third floor is a National Archives Center for NYC which is open during weekdays. First floor houses a Indian dance hall and a kids activity room.

If in New York this is a dont miss. Admission is FREE. The museum offers an opportunity to learn about Native Americans from all over. The artifacts housed here are vast and incredible pieces of history. I highly recommend a guided tour as you will receive a lot of additional historical details that are not on the plaques.

So much history jammed into this building. Multiple floors, countless exhibits and a ton of information. Very inspiring. Worth the visit.

Loved this museum, Free, its small, but amazing, remember dont bring liquids, here you will learn and interact no only shows you but teaches you so much of Americas natives

I couldnt go inside because of closed covid-19, but Architecture is amazing outside. Maybe next time I will go inside.

Beautiful building with sooo much detail in its construction. Lovely artifacts. No cost to enter. No problem maneuvering throughout museum in groups. I really enjoyed this exhibit and the information presented.

Organized and well maintained museum. And its FREE!

Awesome museum that the city offers for FREE admission. Theres a lot to see and learn here. The staff is helpful, very friendly and informative. I would recommend coming early so you dont miss anything and take as much time looking at things as you need. They have temporary exhibitions so its great to stop by once in a while.

Interesting museum, not large enough to know and discover about the American Indians. Fun for kids at the ImagiNations activity center

Good experience

Free museum near Battery Park, the amazing architecture of which is worth dropping by here for on its own. PLUS a permanent exhibit that is also very interesting. Only downside is that on the whole the museum feels a little small when compared to the building it resides in. Wish theyd make better use of all that space!!

Must visit place to understand history of America, amazing craft work collection made by Indians lots of good displays museum by itself is just wow

Take a walk through Native American history at this historical landmark. Absolutely phenomenal experience. Artifacts will blow your mind. Clothing, tools, etc. Must see and its free.

Nice childrens section. Beautiful collection and free to visit.

What a great museum to learn more about native american tribes/ nations and much more! It’s great for children as well for there are many interesting looking objects and even some interactive games on exhibit. Plan to visit for an hour, it’s not too much.Admission is free.

Great Place. Was not crowded. Different areas all with different topics. Nice to stay there around 2 hours.

Nice little museum. Free. Something nice to do for am hour or two. Small but ok about it. Good quick rain activity if visiting then with just and downtown and need a short but worthwhile activity. Learned a few things, too :)

Awesome place. Full of information. Good place for kids. You can spend whole day

Gorgeous museum with cultural artifacts. Beautiful.colorful and informative. Underrated but I will recommend!

Its not a big museum and I didn’t learn a lot about the native Americans. The childrens learning part was fun. And its free.

Most of the exhibitions are still closed due to covid, we had to wait 20 minutes to enter the single exhibition they have open, as they still have limitis in place.

Very few exhibits are open. The gift shop is nice and staff are friendly. I was disappointed in this one and the one in DC. There isnt enough focus on the way of life..would prefer old school diorama scenes than just groups of items in cases. The building is worth seeing from an architectural standpoint.

Some of the art was a little abstract for my liking. Went to the native American in light and sound exhibition.Beautiful building with impressive pieces. I enjoyed the experience overall. Learned a lot and enjoyed the experience.

I liked the museum but since it was for a school trip and we really couldnt do a lot it got boring after a while though I took a lot of good pictures

First time visiting an entire museum dedicated to American Indians! It was fascinating and I loved every minute spent here. I got to build an igloo, practice kayaking, and learn about various aboriginal dances. The exhibits were beautiful and full of information and art and best of all its free to visit!

This is a huge and beautiful building but the exhibit is pretty small and limited. However, the saving grace is that its free.

Gorgeous museum. Definitely ba place to stop by of you are near battery Park. Just be warned, TSA level security going in. (Off with the shoes and everything). Super clean bathrooms, Friendly staff and great exhibits. Not disappointed and a great place to spend the better half of the day. Great atmosphere and lots of photo spots.

Great staff and a wonderful interactive section for all ages. Go you wont be disappointed.

Great place for find history, close to battery park and wall street bull. Its free entance and nice bulding.

Small museum but enjoyed displays. Very friendly staff. Interactive rooms. Great for all ages. Small enough to do in 2-3 hours. If taking train get off at Bowling Green Station. Museum is right in front. I went to see the Taino exhibit. It was okay. The other exhibits were more interesting and authentic.

Went there for the Dia de Los Muertos celebration. It was great. There was arts and crafts to make masks and butterfly. There was an altar for the dead loved ones and you can put a message. And at the end of the day there was a traditional dance.

This museum needs more art pieces that are from American Indians, and more show cases of there culture. But from what I saw it was ok

Amazing place full of History and great artefacts.

Great place to visit and learn the many different cultures of the Native American indians, the atrocities that befell them, and the successes and adaptation to American society since then. It is free admission and has a gift shop which i hope the profits actually go to real Native American Indians

Beautiful museum artifacts. No guided tour. Which is unfortunate because there is simply not enough info to understand what you are looking at. Couldnt find pre clover arrowheads. Indian artifacts from all over the Americas , not just north east. Under construction in some parts. In the old customs building, which is also gorgeous. They should do something w the rotunda.

Fantastic show there at the moment - TC CANNON. So glad I got to it before it ends.

Great place to learn about Native American history great for kids

Small but interesting and informative museum in a beautiful, historic building. The art represents indigenous communities from across the United States, some pieces historical some modern. When I visited there was an interesting temporary exhibit.

Great place to meet with American history and discover American-Indian culture. There is a lot of amazing art pieces, their painted wood is something really attractive!

Fantastic experience Free entry we did buy in gift shop to support 🙂

Wonderful place to take the Family. The staff are vigilant yet kind. Keeps all the children in line. I am pleased all mine were angels ofcourse,naturally.

A place to show the great history of native tribes.

Its a Wonderful experience the Indians were and still are quite instrumental in the survival of So called America. I appre iated this experience.

Its fun its lit its free!

World class family experience. Spent most of the day there.

My teenagers liked it quite well and said the art was the best feature of this Smithsonian. The was a great area for younger kids that was hands-on and my 9 year old enjoyed. This is the perfect museum for a break from the NY heat in the summer and an opportunity to learn things more about Native history in the U.S. and also the Americas.

We enjoyed learning about the different tribes and a little bit more about the history.

Free entrance, it tells great nations history from different perspective

I stumbled upon this museum by accident. Sure wish I had my grandchildren with me. It was wonderful! There are interactive displays and activities. I was awful at the kayak!At every turn there was adoyen to explain the significance of I was examining.Wish I had more time to explore. I will probably return.

Its sad how low this museum. OK, its free - but I was really disapointed. If you really like to see an attractive Indian museum, go to the American Museum of Natural History. Thats not free, but so mutch better.

Very educational. There is American history here that are not in the public School system.