In keeping with Native American traditions, the National Museum of the American Indian faces east toward the rising sun and the U.S. Capitol building. Click on the photo to take a virtual tour that highlights some of the 8,000 objects from museum's permanent collection.
A spectacular "wall of gold" features over 400 gold figurines, dating back to 1490.
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National Museum of the American Indian exhibit
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National Museum of the American Indian exhibit
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American Indian stone tools and points on display at the National Museum of the American.
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"Kaats, " a totem pole carved by Nathan P. Jackson (Tlingit), Stephen P. Jackson (Tlingit), and Dorica R. Jackson; Ketchikan, Alaska, 2004.
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National Museum of the American Indian exhibit
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Mitsitam (mit-se-TOM) Native Foods Cafe offers authentic entrees based on the Native Culinary traditons of the Americas.
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I am honored to leave the National Museum of the American Indian knowing Native Americans are not part of history. Native Americans are still here making vital contributions to contemporary American culture and art.
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