National Museum of the American Indian

Great art museum , heavily censored history museum . No mention of genocide, not much of warfare. There's a long ugly history of how the Smithsonian treats American Indians. Good food but overpriced.

Opened in 2004, this museum is devoted to the history and culture of Native people in the Western Hemisphere.

The cafe great. Museum very disappointing. Of all the great things to learn and art of our native North Americans this museum misses. Building is beautiful.

Exhibits are very generic, yet helpful to learn and very visually appealing + the huge "American" exhibit is really cool and eye-opening... glad the whole museum mostly focuses on positive aspects!!!!

Beautiful architecture and design but unfortunately many of the collections are apolitical, avoiding themes of resistance, or showing the modern context of American Indian struggles ✊????✊????✊????

The exhibits are very informative. I loved the Kay WalkingStick exhibit and plan to return for other artists as they are displayed. Definitely try the different Native American foods at the café !

Food, as others have said, is amazing. Kids' room is great, but was better when the docents stayed in different areas instead of roaming. Lots of information, prepared for different levels.

The 4th floor paints a very honest picture of this horrific time in American history. Astonishing how even today the treaties are being violated by the American president himself. He should visit.

The best exhibition is right on the top floor. Exploring Native American culture and traditions, not to be missed but they need to do more with what is a massive building

Beautiful, emotional building and land. Lovely and yummy food court . Happy to see number of ppl carrying out food for their Thanksgivukkahs -- er, Thanksgivings.

The layout of their exhibits are great, really powerful. Interactivity is low (not all the wonderful for kids) but the content more than makes up for it

World Trade Center memorial sculpture made from debris found at Ground Zero by iron worker Darryl Pronovost, 2001. Other artifacts of 9/11 are here. Honored to see them preserved!

Take older children. Like through 4th grade. They will be more interested bc by 5th grade they will have learned a lot about what they are reading. There is a lot of reading.

Great café and gift shop , as well as an interesting collection of exhibits on American Indian culture and history. I could spend hours here!

Loved the exhibition and the building as well . Great content and not so big that you get overwhelmed.

Besides the wonderful exhibits the architecture of the building is refreshing and the water feature outside is relaxing and beautiful.

An architectural masterpiece, the museum has the best "food court " offering Western Hemisphere cuisine from 5 Native American regions. Travel guide - www.bikabout.com/washington-dc

popped in for lunch so didn't see much of the Museum , lunch selection was varied and different, Bison burger etc and was pretty good quality. Would recommend as a lunch venue

Order the tasting plate. Salmon . Bison . Collard greens . Wild rice . Winning

The cafe in here is amazing. Try something different every time. But always get the fry bread ! :)

This has to be the best cafeteria out of all the museums ! Everything is good - the salmon , bison burger , tres leche ... try it all!

This is a good museum overall. Nice architecture and very informative. Also not usually crowded , which is nice for visitors like us.

The menu is filled with a variety of amazing foods, which makes up for its pricey-ness . Great place to have lunch for sure!

Great place to have a lunch at the mall . Way better than the Mac in the air and space museum next door!!

Cool building. Great food. Expensive though.

Five region sampler a must!!!

After learning about America’s indigenous cultures, you can get a taste of some native dishes in the cafeteria . – Green Guide Editor

Mitsitam Cafe is sooo good! Five different native American food stations. Try something you have never had before. Live a little!

Best museum food EVER! And definitely the best place to grab food on the national mall .

Distinctive curvilinear forms, fascinating art work and fabulous architecture !

A great museum with the most amazing exhibits , and cool food! I was there for the parade of the nations when the museum opened and have been a loyal fan ever since!

Small but nice museum . The Mitsitam Cafe is PHENOMENAL!!!!!!

Pretty fascinating place. We were here for a private event which made it even better without many other visitors.

This will make you appreciate our American Indian culture. Cancel your schedule for the day and enjoy learning history .

Much has been said about the cafeteria here. The toasted pecan and coconut drink from the espresso bar is a delight:)

Don't plan on eating at 5:00, even though the museum is open until 5:30 the cafe takes away all its food AND the employees begin yelling "Close the gate! Gotta stop these people comin in!"

An underrated museum . Really gorgeous and interesting. A must visit.

Amazing museum , wonderful kids exhibition on upper floor and the restaurant is a MUST!

Very neat architecture !

The cafe is pretty great, expensive though. Not a very interactive museum but definitely interesting if you like art and history.

DC is packed with amazing things to do with kids. One of our favorite places was this museum . -Brand Development Director

The food is excellent. Lots of choices and good quality. We ate at 11:30 on a Saturday with no wait. When we were leaving the line was down the hall.

The café is the best in town . Just go there for food sometimes. Love!

Get the Plate of Color for $14.00. You get 4 sides from any of the reigons. Beets & apples , radish & fiddleheads, wild rice & watercress ,

The treaties exhibit is so well organized and informative.

well detailed and fascinating exhibition , highly recommended!

This museum is great. There are a lot of cool alcoves and places to sit down.

Great museum for an alternative take on America's birth.

Stop by the gift shop on the second floor. Lots of unique items .

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