Looking through the reviews on this site, this place definitely could be described as "love it or hate it." Put me (and my family) down as "hate it." As DC locals, we get to enjoy the sights in town at a leisurely pace. We can go at less crowded times. That being said, I doubt we will ever step foot... more

The food court is the main reason to go to this museum. In fact, while you are touring D.C., this should be your main food place. The court is about as confusing as the museum itself, but it is very good. The museum is awkward to access. There are little artefacts or history, so it is mostly about "stories", which... more

There are a couple things to keep in mind before you visit this museum. First, this is not an "American Indian History" museum. You will not find many artifacts or exhibits on day to day live before colonization. If that's what you're looking for, a visit to a natural history museum would be more appropriate. Second, the term "American" in... more

If you are interested in Native American beliefs and culture and want to be immersed in it for an afternoon, go here! This is the most amazing museum I've ever been to. The "Our Universes" exhibit is like going to church for Native spirituality. And it's a stone's throw from the Capitol building. The cafe had such unique foods; being... more

The museum was kind of a let down. The building and the grounds really makes you think it will be excellent. But the exhibits are all fairly bland. For the most part, the exhibits are arranged by tribe or region. It is as if each tribe was given a space to provide their own exhibit. Because of that, many of... more

As you can see from the reviews, people either love or hate this museum. While there are some amazing artifacts on display, the organization of the museum is poor and there is no flow to the order of displays. This museum tries to do too much. It covers all of the Americas not just the United States which is odd... more

I'd hoped that this would have been one of the high-lights of our trip to the US. It wasnt. The building itself is interesting. Lunch was good. But the displays were a bit of let-down in terms of better understanding an unfamiliar culture. There is a lot of repetition - unsurprising as several of the tribes have similar belief systems. more

The building is magnificent but don't bother going inside if you want an understanding of American Indian material culture. The exhibits are sparse and poorly displayed, leaving most with little more knowledge than before they entered the building. The collection owned by the government is vast. It's just stored in a warehouse in Maryland. You only see a fraction, and... more

Magnificent, Ideal Museum By, For All Native American Cultures, Arctic to Antarctic. The Building and Grounds Highly Symbolic, As Native Americans Were,> In Union With Nature. Very Strong, Ideal About Native Cultures, Lifestyles, Whch we westerners do Not Know was Ideal. Most Nations had True Democracy> If One did Wrong, the Tribe (Nation would Meet, Resolve. The Chief... more