Free Community Day

June 18, 2019

NSLM offers free admission the last Sunday of each month. Join us to see highlights from our permanent collection and temporary exhibitions! Exhibitions on view include: NSLMology: Science of Sporting […]

June Art Walk in the Park

May 28, 2019

Come join us for some refreshments while you walk around the park watching artists work. Along with the open studios, the Popcorn, Stone Tower, and Park View Galleries will be […]

GC Myers 20th Solo Exhibition: Red Tree 20, New Growth


GC Myers is returning for his 20th solo exhibition! Myers is one of our longest represented artists, he began showing with us in 1997 and has remained a gallery staple. […]

Performance Art by Métis artist Jaime Black

March 18, 2019

Métis artist Jaime Black conceptualized the outdoor art installation “The REDress Project.” The artist will engage with the red dresses displayed along the Riverwalk located in the museum’s Native landscape […]

The REDress Project, an outdoor art installation

March 11, 2019

To commemorate Women’s History Month, the National Museum of the American Indian presents The REDress Project, an outdoor art installation by artist Jaime Black (Métis). Showing in the United States […]

The Artist Showcase ft. Studio47dc

December 3, 2018

An exhibition that features artwork from local artists across a variety of mediums. Hosted by Julian Wines, the goal of each event is to create an intimate atmosphere where guests […]

The Artist Showcase ft. Studio47dc


An exhibition that features artwork from local artists across a variety of mediums. Hosted by Julian Wines, the goal of each event is to create an intimate atmosphere where guests […]

Hopi Tribal Festival

November 6, 2018

Saturday, Nov. 17, and Sunday, Nov. 18; 10 a.m.–5 p.m. National Museum of the American Indian, Potomac Atrium, Washington, D.C. The Hopi Tribe is a sovereign nation located in northeastern […]

Native American Heritage Day: Family Fun Friday


This celebration of Native American Heritage Day features hands-on activities, “make-and-takes,” and music and interactive dance presentations.

2018 Reel Affirmations: Washington DC’s International LGBTQ Film Festival

October 22, 2018

Journey around the world at the 2018 Reel Affirmations: Washington DC’s International LGBTQ Film Festival. The 25th anniversary year begins on Thursday, November 1, running through Sunday, November 4, and […]