National Museum Of The American Indian–New York

The National Museum of the American Indian – New York, also known as the George Gustav Heye Center, is located in the historic Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House at Bowling Green in Lower Manhattan. Part of the Smithsonian Institution, it presents the histories, cultures and artistic traditions of Native peoples throughout the Americas. The museum’s exhibitions draw from a collection of more than 825,000 objects, including clothing, jewellery, pottery, sculpture, photographs and ceremonial items. Alongside changing exhibitions, the centre hosts performances, film screenings, talks and other programs that highlight both historic and contemporary Indigenous cultures.