DC | Closer Look: Stretching the Canvas
One-Time Events
Join curator Anya Montiel (Mestiza/Tohono O'odham descent) for a closer look at selected artworks in the exhibition Stretching the Canvas: Ten Decades of Native Painting, which explores how American Indian art expanded after World War I and how Native painters began to advocate for themselves in a world that often ignored their talent. The wide range of subjects in the featured artworks offers an opportunity for visitors to engage more deeply with the content of the exhibition.
Image: Gerónima Cruz Montoya (Ohkay Owingeh, 1915–2015), Spring, 1961. Casein on paper. Museum purchase, 1966. (23/6420).
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 4. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Related Exhibition: Stretching the Canvas: Ten Decades of Native Painting. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Monday, August 3, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Friday, August 7, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Friday, August 7, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
NY | Story Time
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Families are invited to an interactive story time featuring a children’s book by a Native author, illustrator, or created in collaboration with an Indigenous community. They will have the opportunity to engage with objects from the museum's teaching collection, such as photographs, textiles, or natural materials, which can deepen their understanding of the community represented in the story, along with a craft or other activity. All are welcome.
*Recommended for visitors ages 3–9 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver. **Schedule subject to change.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families.
Sunday, August 9, 2026, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
NY | Story Time
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Families are invited to an interactive story time featuring a children’s book by a Native author, illustrator, or created in collaboration with an Indigenous community. They will have the opportunity to engage with objects from the museum's teaching collection, such as photographs, textiles, or natural materials, which can deepen their understanding of the community represented in the story, along with a craft or other activity. All are welcome.
*Recommended for visitors ages 3–9 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver. **Schedule subject to change.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families.
Sunday, August 9, 2026, 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Monday, August 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Monday, August 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Monday, August 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Monday, August 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Friday, August 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Friday, August 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Saturday, August 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
NY | Hands On: Cornhusk Dragonfly
One-Time Events
Corn, a vital crop for Native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, provides food, traditional medicine, and cultural meaning. Every part of the corn plant has a purpose—even the husks. In this hands‑on activity, visitors will learn about the history and importance of corn while transforming dried cornhusks into a colorful dragonfly to take home. A fun way to explore creativity and discover new respect for this important plant. All are welcome.
*Visitors age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: FREE. Categories: Kids & Families.
Saturday, August 29, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
ONLINE | Quilt Along: Block 4 by Nicolette “Nikki” Corbett
One-Time Events
Reflect on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the ever-evolving nature of the country, communities, and future we share through a Native lens by participating in a free Quilt Along hosted by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.
This five-month, mystery-style quilt along invites quilters and anyone interested in quilting to sew along. You don’t need to be an expert quilter to participate. Each month from June to October 2026, the museum will release a new block pattern, followed by a border pattern and finishing instructions, to create a commemorative wall hanging. Learn more and sign up for updates.
The fourth block pattern is designed by Nikki Corbett. Corbett's block theme addresses the time period of Our Shared Future, 2026 and beyond. The pattern will be revealed on the museum's Quilt Along page and social media channels at 10 AM ET. Join the conversation on Facebook (link to come) to share your tips and tricks or learn from experienced…
Location Icon: Online. Event Location: Online only. Cost: Participation and patterns are free; materials not included. Categories: Webcasts & Online.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
For more info visit americanindian.si.edu. DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
DC | Turtle Island in 1776: The Native World Caught Between Empires (Symposium)
One-Time Events
Join Native and non-Native scholars as they highlight new research on the experiences of 18th-century American Indian leaders and their tribal communities, centering Indigenous perspectives on a continental scale and examining both tribal involvement and non-involvement during the Revolutionary era.
Presentations will address Native Nations across regions of Turtle Island and their interactions with competing empires—Britain, Spain, France, Russia, and the emerging United States—while examining themes of sovereignty, diplomacy, resilience, and cultural continuity amid profound change during the war and early nation-building period.
Speakers include Philip J. Deloria (Yankton Dakota descent), Greg Sarris (Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria), Brenda J. Child (Ojibwe), Scott Manning Stevens (Akwesasne Mohawk), Colin Calloway, and Nadia Dean.
Individual symposium sessions and full schedule to be announced.
Image: Kimowan Metchewais (Cree [Cold Lake First Nations], 1963-2011), Turtle, 2012. Painting on…
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 1: Rasmuson Theater. Cost: Free; registration required. Categories: Lectures & Discussions. Accessibility: ASL-interpreted program. Captioning. Wheelchair accessible.
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
ONLINE | Quilt Along: Border by Margaret Wood
One-Time Events
Reflect on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the ever-evolving nature of the country, communities, and future we share through a Native lens by participating in a free Quilt Along hosted by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.
This five-month, mystery-style quilt along invites quilters and anyone interested in quilting to sew along. You don’t need to be an expert quilter to participate. Each month from June to October 2026, the museum will release a new block pattern, followed by a border pattern and finishing instructions, to create a commemorative wall hanging. Learn more and sign up for updates.
The border is designed by Margaret Wood. Wood's border design addresses the theme of Always Becoming. The pattern will be revealed on the museum's Quilt Along page and social media channels at 10 AM ET. Join the conversation on Facebook (link to come) to share your tips and tricks or learn from experienced quilters as you complete your quilt.
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Location Icon: Online. Event Location: Online only. Cost: Participation and patterns are free; materials not included. Categories: Webcasts & Online.
Thursday, October 1, 2026.
For more info visit americanindian.si.edu. DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
DC | Welcome to a Native Place
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Presentations may be canceled without prior notice.
Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Performances.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.