Honoring Native Veterans
• November 21, 2023

This Veterans Day, honor the military service of Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native Veterans at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. A presentation of the Colors […]

In-person and Virtual Artist Conversation with Geo Neptune and Lily Hope
• October 23, 2023

Join “Sharing Honors and Burdens: Renwick Invitational 2023” artists Geo Neptune (Passamaquoddy) and Lily Hope (Tlingit) in conversation with Darienne Turner, assistant curator of Indigenous Art of the Americas at […]

The Land Carries Our Ancestors: Contemporary Art by Native Americans
• September 25, 2023

Experience this exciting exhibition – “The Land Carries Our Ancestors: Contemporary Art by Native Americans” – on opening weekend and meet some of the featured artists in person. Weaving Performance, […]

Virtual Artist Conversation with Erica Lord and Maggie Thompson, moderated by Lara Evans
• August 16, 2023

Join “Sharing Honors and Burdens: Renwick Invitational 2023” artists Erica Lord (Athabaskan/ Iñupiat) and Maggie Thompson (Fond du Lac Ojibwe) in conversation with guest curator, Lara Evans (Cherokee Nation). Thompson, […]

Weekend Roundup, June 1 – 4
• June 1, 2023

Happy June! There are lots of great events this weekend, including the kickoff to Pride Month, John Legend at Wolf Trap and the conclusion to The National Philharmonic’s season. Have […]

Native American Veterans Film Screening: Corridor Four
• May 15, 2023

Corridor Four challenges the image of the American hero in a heartfelt portrait of 9/11 first responder Isaac Ho‘opi‘i (Native Hawaiian) as he works to put the traumatic experience behind […]

In-Person Sharing Honors and Burdens: Renwick Invitational 2023 Open House
• April 24, 2023

Join artists Joe Feddersen (Arrow Lakes/Okanagan), Lily Hope (Tlingit), Ursala Hudson (Tlingit), Erica Lord (Athabascan/Iñupiat), Geo Neptune (Passamaquoddy), and Maggie Thompson (Fond du Lac Ojibwe) for an open house celebrating […]

Living Earth Festival 2023: Native Nations Confronting Climate Change
• April 11, 2023

From water scarcity to floods and erosion, Native nations are addressing climate change across Indian Country. During the Living Earth Festival, join the museum for a weekend of conversations, demonstrations, […]

Cherokee Days Festival
• March 22, 2023

Visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and enjoy the three-day festival featuring storytelling, traditional flute music, traditional games, demonstrations, music, dance performances, and hands-on activities in the […]

Native Art Market at NMAI: Where to Begin Your Holiday Shopping
• December 1, 2022

Sponsored Content: From The National Museum of the American Indian Begin your holiday shopping at the National Museum of the American Indian’s 2022 Native Art Market  The Smithsonian’s National Museum […]