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DC | CLOSED: Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe and Espresso Bar

One-Time Events From Monday, Sept. 15–Friday, Sept. 19 the Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe and Espresso Bar on Level 1 will be CLOSED for required maintenance.   No food or beverages will be available for purchase. Water fountains and water bottle filling stations are available.   We apologize for the inconvenience.   Both dining locations will reopen on Saturday, Sept. 20. Mitsitam: 11 AM-4 PM Espresso Bar: 10 AM-5 PM Image courtesy of Restaurant Associates. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 1. Cost: n/a. Monday, September 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

DC | CLOSED: Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe and Espresso Bar

One-Time Events From Monday, Sept. 15–Friday, Sept. 19 the Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe and Espresso Bar on Level 1 will be CLOSED for required maintenance.   No food or beverages will be available for purchase. Water fountains and water bottle filling stations are available.   We apologize for the inconvenience.   Both dining locations will reopen on Saturday, Sept. 20. Mitsitam: 11 AM-4 PM Espresso Bar: 10 AM-5 PM Image courtesy of Restaurant Associates. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 1. Cost: n/a. Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

DC | Cradleboards and Crawlers

One-Time Events Designed for early learners (ages 0-2), their caregivers, and families, this drop-in program offers young visitors the opportunity to enjoy a book by a Native author or illustrator read by a Museum Educator, engage in free play and sensory enrichment, and participate in other hands-on learning.  *Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3. **Recommended for visitors ages 0-2 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 3, imagiNATIONS Activity Center. Cost: FREE. Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

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. Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

DC | CLOSED: Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe and Espresso Bar

One-Time Events From Monday, Sept. 15–Friday, Sept. 19 the Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe and Espresso Bar on Level 1 will be CLOSED for required maintenance.   No food or beverages will be available for purchase. Water fountains and water bottle filling stations are available.   We apologize for the inconvenience.   Both dining locations will reopen on Saturday, Sept. 20. Mitsitam: 11 AM-4 PM Espresso Bar: 10 AM-5 PM Image courtesy of Restaurant Associates. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 1. Cost: n/a. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

DC | Cradleboards and Crawlers

One-Time Events Designed for early learners (ages 0-2), their caregivers, and families, this drop-in program offers young visitors the opportunity to enjoy a book by a Native author or illustrator read by a Museum Educator, engage in free play and sensory enrichment, and participate in other hands-on learning.  *Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3. **Recommended for visitors ages 0-2 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 3, imagiNATIONS Activity Center. Cost: FREE. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

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. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

DC | CLOSED: Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe and Espresso Bar

One-Time Events From Monday, Sept. 15–Friday, Sept. 19 the Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe and Espresso Bar on Level 1 will be CLOSED for required maintenance.   No food or beverages will be available for purchase. Water fountains and water bottle filling stations are available.   We apologize for the inconvenience.   Both dining locations will reopen on Saturday, Sept. 20. Mitsitam: 11 AM-4 PM Espresso Bar: 10 AM-5 PM Image courtesy of Restaurant Associates. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 1. Cost: n/a. Thursday, September 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

DC | CLOSED: Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe and Espresso Bar

One-Time Events From Monday, Sept. 15–Friday, Sept. 19 the Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe and Espresso Bar on Level 1 will be CLOSED for required maintenance.   No food or beverages will be available for purchase. Water fountains and water bottle filling stations are available.   We apologize for the inconvenience.   Both dining locations will reopen on Saturday, Sept. 20. Mitsitam: 11 AM-4 PM Espresso Bar: 10 AM-5 PM Image courtesy of Restaurant Associates. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 1. Cost: n/a. Friday, September 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

NY | Native Knowledge 360° Teach-In

One-Time Events The ninth annual Native Knowledge 360° Teach-In, hosted by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in collaboration with Teaching for Change, is an opportunity for educators to convene in person and strategize ways to uplift and bring Native voices directly into the classroom. $20 fee, registration required Teachers play a crucial role in advancing the museum’s work to transform popular understandings of Native histories, cultures, and contemporary lives. Participants will select two workshop breakout sessions. Each session includes resource-rich experiences, such as classroom lessons about Native peoples and topics; resources from Teaching for Change and the National Museum of the American Indian; and strategies for effectively incorporating the museum’s exhibitions in New York City into classroom curricula. The goal of the Teach-In is to increase awareness of the museum’s Native Knowledge 360° (NK360°) national education initiative, which promotes improved teaching about Native American… Co-sponsor: Teaching for Change. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Levels 1 and 2. Cost: $20 fee, registration required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.teachingforchange.org/nyc-native-knowledge-teach-in. Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

NY | Pacific Island Film Festival

One-Time Events Celebrate the 3rd Annual Pacific Island Film Festival! Enjoy films from across the Pacific Islands and join us for a conversation about the deep tradition of storytelling and the state of film development and production today. 11 AM–12:30 PM | Screening: The Mountain, Sam, a fearless young girl raised outside of her Māori culture, is determined to fulfill her mission of connecting with her mountain in the hope they can heal her from the cancer she battles. Along the way she meets some misfits and new kids in town: Mallory, who is hoping to find friends, any kind of friends, and Bronco, who claims to be a runaway from his dad who is too busy to notice him. As they make their way through the difficult “off the beaten track” route, they learn the true spirit of adventure and the magic of friendship. Director: Rachel House (Māori), New Zealand, 2024, 89 min. *Please be advised: this film contains themes of terminal illness, death, and estrangement. It is recommended for viewers ages 10+. 1–2 PM | Panel:… Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Lower Level: Auditorium. Cost: FREE. Saturday, September 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

DC | 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 that can deepen their understanding of the community represented in the story, along with a craft or other activity.  *Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3. **Recommended for visitors ages 3-9 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver. ***Schedule subject to change without prior notice. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: imagiNATIONS Activity Center, Level 3. Cost: Free. Saturday, September 20, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

DC | Marimba Melodies

One-Time Events A symbol of Guatemalan national identity, the marimba is a large instrument played by striking rows of wooden bars with mallets. The marimba is recognized by the Organization of American States as part of the Cultural Heritage of the Americas. Traditional marimba music serves as a link to Guatemalan culture for young Guatemalans living in the United States. Marimba rhythms will be courtesy of Marimba Maya AWAL, based in the Washington, DC area. In the Indigenous Maya Mam language, "awal" translates to "the sower." Founded in 2005 by Julia Sanchez and Luisa Lopez, the group aims to sow the knowledge of their Maya ancestors from the mountainous west of Guatemala for future generations. Have a seat and enjoy the music, or feel free to dance solo or with friends. Performances begin at 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM.  This program is part of the museum's Hispanic Heritage Month events. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 1, Potomac Atrium. Cost: FREE. Saturday, September 20, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

DC | Marimba Melodies

One-Time Events A symbol of Guatemalan national identity, the marimba is a large instrument played by striking rows of wooden bars with mallets. The marimba is recognized by the Organization of American States as part of the Cultural Heritage of the Americas. Traditional marimba music serves as a link to Guatemalan culture for young Guatemalans living in the United States. Marimba rhythms will be courtesy of Marimba Maya AWAL, based in the Washington, DC area. In the Indigenous Maya Mam language, "awal" translates to "the sower." Founded in 2005 by Julia Sanchez and Luisa Lopez, the group aims to sow the knowledge of their Maya ancestors from the mountainous west of Guatemala for future generations. Have a seat and enjoy the music, or feel free to dance solo or with friends. Performances begin at 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM.  This program is part of the museum's Hispanic Heritage Month events. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 1, Potomac Atrium. Cost: FREE. Saturday, September 20, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.

DC | Marimba Melodies

One-Time Events A symbol of Guatemalan national identity, the marimba is a large instrument played by striking rows of wooden bars with mallets. The marimba is recognized by the Organization of American States as part of the Cultural Heritage of the Americas. Traditional marimba music serves as a link to Guatemalan culture for young Guatemalans living in the United States. Marimba rhythms will be courtesy of Marimba Maya AWAL, based in the Washington, DC area. In the Indigenous Maya Mam language, "awal" translates to "the sower." Founded in 2005 by Julia Sanchez and Luisa Lopez, the group aims to sow the knowledge of their Maya ancestors from the mountainous west of Guatemala for future generations. Have a seat and enjoy the music, or feel free to dance solo or with friends. Performances begin at 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM.  This program is part of the museum's Hispanic Heritage Month events. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 1, Potomac Atrium. Cost: FREE. Saturday, September 20, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.

DC | Marimba Melodies

One-Time Events A symbol of Guatemalan national identity, the marimba is a large instrument played by striking rows of wooden bars with mallets. The marimba is recognized by the Organization of American States as part of the Cultural Heritage of the Americas. Traditional marimba music serves as a link to Guatemalan culture for young Guatemalans living in the United States. Marimba rhythms will be courtesy of Marimba Maya AWAL, based in the Washington, DC area. In the Indigenous Maya Mam language, "awal" translates to "the sower." Founded in 2005 by Julia Sanchez and Luisa Lopez, the group aims to sow the knowledge of their Maya ancestors from the mountainous west of Guatemala for future generations. Have a seat and enjoy the music, or feel free to dance solo or with friends. Performances begin at 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM.  This program is part of the museum's Hispanic Heritage Month events. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 1, Potomac Atrium. Cost: FREE. Sunday, September 21, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

DC | Marimba Melodies

One-Time Events A symbol of Guatemalan national identity, the marimba is a large instrument played by striking rows of wooden bars with mallets. The marimba is recognized by the Organization of American States as part of the Cultural Heritage of the Americas. Traditional marimba music serves as a link to Guatemalan culture for young Guatemalans living in the United States. Marimba rhythms will be courtesy of Marimba Maya AWAL, based in the Washington, DC area. In the Indigenous Maya Mam language, "awal" translates to "the sower." Founded in 2005 by Julia Sanchez and Luisa Lopez, the group aims to sow the knowledge of their Maya ancestors from the mountainous west of Guatemala for future generations. Have a seat and enjoy the music, or feel free to dance solo or with friends. Performances begin at 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM.  This program is part of the museum's Hispanic Heritage Month events. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 1, Potomac Atrium. Cost: FREE. Sunday, September 21, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.

DC | Marimba Melodies

One-Time Events A symbol of Guatemalan national identity, the marimba is a large instrument played by striking rows of wooden bars with mallets. The marimba is recognized by the Organization of American States as part of the Cultural Heritage of the Americas. Traditional marimba music serves as a link to Guatemalan culture for young Guatemalans living in the United States. Marimba rhythms will be courtesy of Marimba Maya AWAL, based in the Washington, DC area. In the Indigenous Maya Mam language, "awal" translates to "the sower." Founded in 2005 by Julia Sanchez and Luisa Lopez, the group aims to sow the knowledge of their Maya ancestors from the mountainous west of Guatemala for future generations. Have a seat and enjoy the music, or feel free to dance solo or with friends. Performances begin at 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM.  This program is part of the museum's Hispanic Heritage Month events. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 1, Potomac Atrium. Cost: FREE. Sunday, September 21, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.

DC | Cradleboards and Crawlers

One-Time Events Designed for early learners (ages 0-2), their caregivers, and families, this drop-in program offers young visitors the opportunity to enjoy a book by a Native author or illustrator read by a Museum Educator, engage in free play and sensory enrichment, and participate in other hands-on learning.  *Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3. **Recommended for visitors ages 0-2 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 3, imagiNATIONS Activity Center. Cost: FREE. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

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. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

NY | Native Plants: Look, Learn, and Draw

One-Time Events While the Cooper Hewitt's galleries are closed for installation, join free drop-in design activities in the Garden.  Native Plants: Look, Learn, and Draw, Explore Cooper Hewitt’s garden with museum educators from the National Museum of the American Indian. Choose a plant card, find your match among the native plants, and take time to sketch its unique colors, shapes, and patterns.  Drop-In Sketching in the Garden Experience Cooper Hewitt’s Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden through drawing! Participants will explore the Gilded Age architecture of the Carnegie Mansion and garden. Draw on your own or get inspired by prompts, from considering patterns, focusing on botanical studies, diving deep into architectural fragments to reimagining the mansion at a different time.  * During inclement weather activities will move indoors. LOCATION: Cooper Hewitt Design Museum Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden, 90th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues  ACCESSIBILITY AND WHAT TO EXPECT   Format: Drawing prompts and… Co-sponsor: National Museum of the American Indian. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Cooper Hewitt Design Museum Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden, 90th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues. Cost: Free. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit www.cooperhewitt.org.

DC | Cradleboards and Crawlers

One-Time Events Designed for early learners (ages 0-2), their caregivers, and families, this drop-in program offers young visitors the opportunity to enjoy a book by a Native author or illustrator read by a Museum Educator, engage in free play and sensory enrichment, and participate in other hands-on learning.  *Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3. **Recommended for visitors ages 0-2 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 3, imagiNATIONS Activity Center. Cost: FREE. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

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. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

DC | Curator Tour: "Unbound"

One-Time Events Curated by Emil Her Many Horses (Oglala Lakota), this exhibition juxtaposes historical hides, muslins, and ledger books with more than 50 contemporary works commissioned by the museum. Illustrating everything from war deeds and ceremonial events to family life, Native identity, and pop culture, the artworks are as diverse as the individuals who created them. Join the curator for a guided tour of an exhibition that celebrates the full expression of narrative art among Native nations of the Great Plains. Image: Hunkpapa Lakota dress (back), ca. 1880. North Dakota or South Dakota. Muslin, wool cloth, silk ribbon, thread, paint; 141.5 x 128.4 cm. (21/3665). Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 4, exhibition gallery. Cost: FREE. Related Exhibition: Unbound: Narrative Art of the Plains. Friday, September 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.

DC | Worldwide Day of Play

One-Time Events Bring your family to enjoy Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play. Multiple Smithsonian museums will offer interactive activities and experiences that encourage the importance of play for all ages. Adults must accompany children at all times. No registration required. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 1: Potomac Atrium. Cost: FREE. Saturday, September 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

NY | Celebrate the Equinox with Sisa Pakari

One-Time Events Andean culture bearers Sisa Pakari join us to celebrate the start of fall by marking the equinox. Equinoxes occur twice a year when the sun appears to be directly above the Earth's equator, marking the start of spring and autumn. Sisa Pakari will share their culture through performances of traditional Indigenous dances and music from the Ecuadorean Andes. Performances begin at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM. Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 2, Rotunda. Cost: FREE. Saturday, September 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.

DC | 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 that can deepen their understanding of the community represented in the story, along with a craft or other activity.  *Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3. **Recommended for visitors ages 3-9 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver. ***Schedule subject to change without prior notice. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: imagiNATIONS Activity Center, Level 3. Cost: Free. Saturday, September 27, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

NY | Celebrate the Equinox with Sisa Pakari

One-Time Events Andean culture bearers Sisa Pakari join us to celebrate the start of fall by marking the equinox. Equinoxes occur twice a year when the sun appears to be directly above the Earth's equator, marking the start of spring and autumn. Sisa Pakari will share their culture through performances of traditional Indigenous dances and music from the Ecuadorean Andes. Performances begin at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM. Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 2, Rotunda. Cost: FREE. Saturday, September 27, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.

NY | Celebrate the Equinox with Sisa Pakari

One-Time Events Andean culture bearers Sisa Pakari join us to celebrate the start of fall by marking the equinox. Equinoxes occur twice a year when the sun appears to be directly above the Earth's equator, marking the start of spring and autumn. Sisa Pakari will share their culture through performances of traditional Indigenous dances and music from the Ecuadorean Andes. Performances begin at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM. Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 2, Rotunda. Cost: FREE. Saturday, September 27, 2025, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM.

DC | Cradleboards and Crawlers

One-Time Events Designed for early learners (ages 0-2), their caregivers, and families, this drop-in program offers young visitors the opportunity to enjoy a book by a Native author or illustrator read by a Museum Educator, engage in free play and sensory enrichment, and participate in other hands-on learning.  *Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3. **Recommended for visitors ages 0-2 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 3, imagiNATIONS Activity Center. Cost: FREE. Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

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. Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

DC | 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 that can deepen their understanding of the community represented in the story, along with a craft or other activity.  *Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3. **Recommended for visitors ages 3-9 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver. ***Schedule subject to change without prior notice. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: imagiNATIONS Activity Center, Level 3. Cost: Free. Saturday, October 4, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

DC | 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 that can deepen their understanding of the community represented in the story, along with a craft or other activity.  *Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3. **Recommended for visitors ages 3-9 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver. ***Schedule subject to change without prior notice. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: imagiNATIONS Activity Center, Level 3. Cost: Free. Saturday, October 11, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

NY | Story Time

Ongoing Tours & Activities Families are invited to an interactive story time on the second Saturday of each month* 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. Saturday, October 11, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

NY | Story Time

Ongoing Tours & Activities Families are invited to an interactive story time on the second Saturday of each month* 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 that 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. Image: Photo by Matailong Du for the National Museum of the American Indian. Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: Free. Saturday, October 11, 2025, 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM.

DC | 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 that can deepen their understanding of the community represented in the story, along with a craft or other activity.  *Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3. **Recommended for visitors ages 3-9 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver. ***Schedule subject to change without prior notice. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: imagiNATIONS Activity Center, Level 3. Cost: Free. Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

NY | Nightmare at the Museum: "SEEDS"

One-Time Events Ziggy (Kaniehtiio Horn) receives her first internet influencer job offer to promote the seed and fertilizer company Nature’s Oath. When her cousin calls her back to the rez, she is forced into a battle to save her people’s legacy and finds her power along the way. Director: Kaniehtiio Horn (Kahnawake Mohawk), Canada, 2024, 82 min. This film contains violence, horror, and coarse language. It is intended for mature audiences. Image credit: SEEDS (film still), courtesy of indican pcitures This program is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Lower Level, Auditorium. Cost: FREE. Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

DC | 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 that can deepen their understanding of the community represented in the story, along with a craft or other activity.  *Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3. **Recommended for visitors ages 3-9 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver. ***Schedule subject to change without prior notice. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: imagiNATIONS Activity Center, Level 3. Cost: Free. Saturday, October 25, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

DC | Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

One-Time Events Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time for commemorating our ancestors. Rather than a period of mourning, it is an occasion for celebrating with family—both living and dead—and honoring the cycle of life. Enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the day, including dance performances, coloring activities, and paper marigold and mask making. Visitors are invited to leave photos and mementos of their loved ones on the ofrenda (altar), or commemorate them by writing their names on a butterfly to attach to the memorial arch. Dance presentations will be presented by Grupo los Tecuanes (Mixtec). Papel picado demonstrations will be presented by David Amoroso and the Alfombras de aserin, sawdust carpet, will be created by Ubaldo Sanchez (Maya Mam). Please note that some events will be ongoing, whereas others occur only at certain times. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 1: Potomac Atrium. Cost: FREE. Saturday, November 1, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

DC | 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 that can deepen their understanding of the community represented in the story, along with a craft or other activity.  *Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3. **Recommended for visitors ages 3-9 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver. ***Schedule subject to change without prior notice. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: imagiNATIONS Activity Center, Level 3. Cost: Free. Saturday, November 1, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

DC | Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

One-Time Events Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time for commemorating our ancestors. Rather than a period of mourning, it is an occasion for celebrating with family—both living and dead—and honoring the cycle of life. Enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the day, including dance performances, coloring activities, and paper marigold and mask making. Visitors are invited to leave photos and mementos of their loved ones on the ofrenda (altar), or commemorate them by writing their names on a butterfly to attach to the memorial arch. Dance presentations will be presented by Grupo los Tecuanes (Mixtec). Papel picado demonstrations will be presented by David Amoroso and the Alfombras de aserin, sawdust carpet, will be created by Ubaldo Sanchez (Maya Mam). Please note that some events will be ongoing, whereas others occur only at certain times. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 1: Potomac Atrium. Cost: FREE. Sunday, November 2, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

DC | 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 that can deepen their understanding of the community represented in the story, along with a craft or other activity.  *Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3. **Recommended for visitors ages 3-9 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver. ***Schedule subject to change without prior notice. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: imagiNATIONS Activity Center, Level 3. Cost: Free. Saturday, November 8, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

NY | Story Time

Ongoing Tours & Activities Families are invited to an interactive story time on the second Saturday of each month* 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. Saturday, November 8, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

NY | Story Time

Ongoing Tours & Activities Families are invited to an interactive story time on the second Saturday of each month* 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 that 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. Image: Photo by Matailong Du for the National Museum of the American Indian. Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: Free. Saturday, November 8, 2025, 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM.

DC | 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 that can deepen their understanding of the community represented in the story, along with a craft or other activity.  *Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3. **Recommended for visitors ages 3-9 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver. ***Schedule subject to change without prior notice. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: imagiNATIONS Activity Center, Level 3. Cost: Free. Saturday, November 15, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

DC | 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 that can deepen their understanding of the community represented in the story, along with a craft or other activity.  *Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3. **Recommended for visitors ages 3-9 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver. ***Schedule subject to change without prior notice. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: imagiNATIONS Activity Center, Level 3. Cost: Free. Saturday, November 22, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

DC | Native Art Market

One-Time Events The museum’s annual Native Art Market features award-winning and innovative Indigenous artists from across the Western Hemisphere. This weekend event invites lovers of art and craftsmanship to meet Native artists and learn about traditional Native arts and contemporary Native creativity. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to purchase traditional and contemporary handcrafted artworks, including beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and sculpture. The Call to Artists for the 2025 Market is open. Apply by Friday, September 5 to be considered for inclusion.   Image: A:shiwi (Zuni) necklace, ca. 1990. Silver, turquoise, jet/lignite, shells, 33.9 x 3.4 x .5 in. 26/5340. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 1, Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Saturday, December 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

DC | 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 that can deepen their understanding of the community represented in the story, along with a craft or other activity.  *Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3. **Recommended for visitors ages 3-9 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver. ***Schedule subject to change without prior notice. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: imagiNATIONS Activity Center, Level 3. Cost: Free. Saturday, December 6, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

DC | Native Art Market

One-Time Events The museum’s annual Native Art Market features award-winning and innovative Indigenous artists from across the Western Hemisphere. This weekend event invites lovers of art and craftsmanship to meet Native artists and learn about traditional Native arts and contemporary Native creativity. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to purchase traditional and contemporary handcrafted artworks, including beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and sculpture. The Call to Artists for the 2025 Market is open. Apply by Friday, September 5 to be considered for inclusion.   Image: A:shiwi (Zuni) necklace, ca. 1990. Silver, turquoise, jet/lignite, shells, 33.9 x 3.4 x .5 in. 26/5340. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: Level 1, Potomac Atrium. Cost: Free. Sunday, December 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

DC | 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 that can deepen their understanding of the community represented in the story, along with a craft or other activity.  *Due to limited capacity in our spaces, tickets may be needed to enter the Activity Center and therefore the Story room (limited to 25 persons max). Please see staff at the entrance desk of the imagiNATIONS Activity Center on Level 3. **Recommended for visitors ages 3-9 years old accompanied by an adult caregiver. ***Schedule subject to change without prior notice. Venue: American Indian Museum DC. Location Icon: Washington, DC. Event Location: imagiNATIONS Activity Center, Level 3. Cost: Free. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

NY | Story Time

Ongoing Tours & Activities Families are invited to an interactive story time on the second Saturday of each month* 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. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

NY | Story Time

Ongoing Tours & Activities Families are invited to an interactive story time on the second Saturday of each month* 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 that 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. Image: Photo by Matailong Du for the National Museum of the American Indian. Venue: American Indian Museum NY. Location Icon: New York, NY. Event Location: Level 1: imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom. Cost: Free. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM.