“Pamyua: Breaking Trail” (A Folklife Festival Mini Doc) Here, Aassanaaq “Ossie” Phillip Kairaiuak describes the moment he realized the power of songwriting in sustaining Yup’ik stories and cultural traditions. Watch the full film: s.si.edu/3AqggWj #SmIthsonianNAHM

Join us today and tomorrow, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2 in DC!

The ground floor entrance for the National Museum of the American Indian in New York City is temporarily closed except to those with accessibility needs. The 2nd floor entrance remains open for all. We apologize for the inconvenience. AmericanIndian.si.edu

In the event of a government shutdown, our museums, research centers, and the National Zoo will remain OPEN through at least Thursday, Dec. 26. Please note that we are closed on Dec. 25. Visit si.edu for updates. Image: Richard Lippold’s “Ad Astra” on view

Update: there will be no change to our operating status.

Due to inclement weather, Smithsonian museums in the DC area, including the National Zoo, will be closed to the public on Monday, Jan. 6.

The National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC is closed Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Please note that Smithsonian museums in DC will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, due to security measures, road closures, and other restrictions for Inauguration Day. Our National Zoo, Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum, SmithsonianEnv, and @AirAndSpace’s Udvar-Hazy Center will remain open.

Greatly honored and immense gratitude to⁩ ⁦National Museum of the American Indian⁩ ⁦Smithsonian for carrying our important work on #IndigenousPeacebuilding in the Winter Issue Magazine of American Indian ⁦UN Political and Peacebuilding Affairs⁩ ⁦UNPFII⁩ ⁦Cultural Survival⁩ ⁦IWGIA⁩ ⁦FIMI-IIWF⁩

Opening night will be held at the National Museum of the American Indian at 7 p.m. with “Singing Back the Buffalo.” The screening will be followed by a live Q&A with the filmmaker, Tasha Hubbard. Check out the full program: mothertongue.si.edu #MotherTongue2025

Join us tonight for the start of the Mother Tongue Film Festival! The Zotigh Singers will offer a welcome song before the screening of “Singing Back the Buffalo” (dir. Tasha Hubbard (Plains Cree)). The evening starts at 7 p.m. at National Museum of the American Indian. All are welcome.

Visitors to our Washington, DC museum will learn more about this first-of-its-kind collaboration and see both dresses worn by Gladstone on the evening of the 2024 Academy Awards. “Making a Statement” opens Feb. 28. si.edu/newsdesk/relea…

Due to a water issue, our museum in Washington, DC will be closing early today, Sunday, March 16. We look forward to welcoming visitors again when the issue is resolved. We will share further information as it becomes available.

Update: Our museum in Washington, DC is open as usual today, Monday, March 17. We look forward to welcoming visitors from 10 AM-5:30 PM. We’re always open online. AmericanIndian.si.edu

Join us in person or online today: s.si.edu/4k13uP6

On Sunday, July 13, our @Hirshhorn, Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, and the @smithsoniannmai located on the National Mall will be closed due to an HVAC issue. Plan your visit to our other locations: si.edu/visit

On Monday, July 14, our @Hirshhorn, Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, and the @smithsoniannmai located on the National Mall will be closed due to an HVAC issue. Plan your visit to our other locations: si.edu/visit

We’re always open online! AmericanIndian.si.edu