National Museum of the American Indian

4th St. & Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC

10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
Closed Dec. 25

Admission is free

americanindian.si.edu

About

The National Museum of the American Indian cares for one of the world’s most expansive collections of Native objects, photographs, and media, covering the entire Western Hemisphere from the Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego. The museum’s sweeping curvilinear architecture, its indigenous landscaping, and its exhibitions, all designed in collaboration with tribes and communities, combine to give visitors from around the world the sense and spirit of Native America.

Highlights

Lelawi Theater (temporarily closed); Americans; Nation to Nation: Treaties between the United States and American Indian Nations; Return to a Native Place: Algonquian Peoples of the Chesapeake; ImagiNATIONS Activity Center.

Getting Here

We encourage the use of Metrorail and Metrobus.

Metrorail

Metro Station: L’Enfant Plaza (Smithsonian Museums exit); Blue, Green, Orange, Silver, or Yellow line

Nearest Accessible Metro Entrance:
L’Enfant Plaza
SW corner of the Department of Transportation courtyard; D St. SW between 6th and 7th St.

Check Metrorail's Elevator and Escalator Service Status page for service disruptions.

MetroAccess

To provide an address for MetroAccess Paratransit, please use 320 Maryland Ave., SW.

Parking

There is no public parking facility for Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. A limited number of city-operated metered parking spaces are available, including several accessible parking spaces.

View a map of accessible parking spaces.

Reserved parking near the museums can be purchased in advance through ParkWhiz.
Note: ParkWhiz is a third-party vendor (ParkWhiz Privacy Policy).

Dining and Shopping

Dining

Mitsitam Espresso Bar
Pastries and casual fare from the cafe’s repertoire, plus Tribal Grounds Coffee—organic, fair-trade coffee grown by indigenous farmers and imported, roasted, and provided to the museum by the Eastern Band of Cherokee.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mitsitam Café
Closed through late spring 2024 for renovations.
While the Mitsitam Cafe is closed, the Mitsitam Espresso bar will be expanding its offerings. Visitors can find additional food options at other Smithsonian museums, including the Mars Café at the neighboring National Air and Space Museum, Dolcezza Coffee and Gelato at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Ocean Terrace and Atrium Cafés at the National Museum of Natural History, Eat at America’s Table and LeRoy Neiman Jazz Cafes at the National Museum of American History, and Sweet Home Café at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Shopping

The Roanoke Museum Store presents Native American artistry from the past and present, illustrating how different artists interpret cultural traditions and art forms. The store features jewelry, textiles, and other works by Native artisans; souvenirs; and children’s books and toys. Selected books, music, and gifts are also available via our online bookstore and the Smithsonian Store.