One of the finest museums in the US. Their collection is so superb, youre left wondering how is the world did they get all this stuff! And thats part of the story. This is all stuff stolen from the Native American people. If for nothing else, then go there just to see how much was stolen from them! While there, you can also spare some minutes to marvel at the architecturally very rich building. Yes, the sculptures too. But the building is just... oh! The neighborhood is great too!

This was my first time to be here.The building was attracted my eyes when first time visited New York. Finally I found time to visit this museum this year.Go upstairs will be the entry, and the security will need to scan your bag. Go in the center of the building, you’ll see the amazing oval celing,and amazing paintings around it. And you’ll also see a lot of Native American culture in there, which I never seen before. The painting part of Native American is my favorite, their way to choose the color and the way to describe their story, very colorful and lively. Highly recommend bring your children to there, they will have more way to read the history of Native American.

I’ve visited here twice once by myself & with my daughter. She liked it & so did I , just wished I took more pics because they have some great exhibits like the clothing they wore, showed how they lived & survived. The museum ceiling is a beautiful piece of art as well. Great for families, kids & school trips

A well-managed, clean, exquisite museum. Highly recommended if you have an hour or two, or waiting for the ferry to bring you to the nearby islands :) The current exhibition by T.C. Cannon is beautiful and quite powerful. The best thing about it is that it’s FREE. You only need to have your belongings screened for security.

I visited this place three time everything I go there I feel I go back 10000 year and I feel awesome I wish I can take more detail pictures of this place but I have plan to come here gain in 2021 so I can take more and better picture with perfossional camera

This museum houses a nice collection of both north and south American Indian artifacts. The rotunda has murals of the famous explorers. The ground floor auditorium highlights the work of contemporary artists.

Free entrance! Excellent collection from around the nation and South America...a few rooms were closed for renovations however still a great stop on our walking explorations. Its a short hop from 9-11 and One World Trade Center and Observatory. The Wall Street Bull is very nearby too. Depending on where you are coming from the 4, 5, 1, and R will get you down here...Also Nearby is Battery Park for Statue Cruises and the free Staten Island Ferry

I came here hoping to find someone that could give me some insights on the archives despite knowing they are closed on the weekend. I then spent several hours here exploring the exhibits unsure of quite what I might find. The truth is: all sorts of visual touchstones. Art from some far northern peoples (I’d become fascinated with the different seafaring First People tribes during a visit to Port aux Choix in NW Newfoundland), to a children’s exhibit on kayaking in the far north and different clothing of tribes there, to art of peoples all over North and South America. I was most enthralled to see pieces of Mississippian art and artifacts from my home region in the Deep South but second only to that were various pieces from the Seminole in the state of my birth.

Educational place .. I learned lot.. you should check it out pls...

It was closed the day I came by but it’s still a great building to look at. It’s on my list of places to visit once the pandemic is over. It’s a great area to grab some lunch and sit by and marvel at.

Classical, stately architecture for a museum that explains the customs and art of Native Americans. You can see everything from art and costumes to artifacts. There are some traditional early American art in the museum as well that decorates the ceilings. Very easy to get to via the bowling green station or the R, which is close by. Also the archive is apparently very worth exploring as well though I did not view it.

Very Big building and it is free to visit. The front of the building is usually the meeting place for tour guides to start their tour with different companies. Warning ️ there are other people standing outside trying to make you buy a ferry ticket to see the Statue of Liberty but don’t fall for their tricks you can ride the Staten Island Ferry for free and it passes by the Statue of Liberty. They are very aggressive but don’t look at them or y’all to them. Don’t ask them anyQuestions. If you have a question simply ask your own personal tour guide or you will be a Big tour Guide stand that have a ton free maps now he was super kind and helpful but the people that are selling the ferry tickets I didn’t look their way I totally ignored them like I didn’t even hear them speak a word. One guy was like sorry I thought you were a tourist but I see you are a New Yorker Yeah right he just wanted me to talk back I didn’t say a word I just kept on walking ️

Great museum. I really like the exhibit the items were displayed in a very organized fashion by the Indian nation that they came from. I thought that was really a clever way to display the information. Also the building is truly magnificent. And the most great thing of all is that the price of admission is absolutely free. Because its part of the Smithsonian, that is the way they do things.if youre visiting New York City I definitely recommend stopping and seeing this.You need about an hour and a half to two hours to see it.

If this museum were in any other city it would be one of the best museums around but since its in New York a gets lost in the many other more famous museums. But this little museum is just as great and amazing as the other bigger ones it has all indigenous Indian art and artifacts from around the world. Youll be amazed how many different Indian tribes there are so had no idea there were so many. Ive been to this museum about 5 times and its one of my favorites and Ive been to museums all over the world.

The current America on New York is not just the way we see it today , its much much more richer and older than the time when Christopher Columbus ship found this new land. You dont realize that until you go and visit this museum at the extreme tip of downtown , Manhattan

The outside alone is amazing! I didn’t get an opportunity to go inside this time, I was late for a dinner reservation. However, as you can see from the photos, it is one of the coolest buildings in New York. When you see the bull statue, it is directly across the street. Great architecture! You don’t want to miss the short trip across the street.

Great free small museum with a cafe. Whats not to love! Beautiful native american artefacts too.

This museum is absolutely beautiful, its free and they have tours, the lady that gives the tour is amazing. So much to see and so much to learn, there is so much to learn about our history and that of our ancestors.Next time I plan to bring my son, they have a workshop for kids too!

Interesting and beautiful museum. Admission is free. The art and history of the various natives is exhibited and also the lives and clothing of the Indians. The beautiful ceiling also attracts you. There is also a shop for souvenirs, gifts, books and jewelry made by locals.

I was so amazed by the wide array of items up for display. Native Americans have faced a lot of adversity in history yet it is very good that this museum stands up to honor them.

Extremely impressive free museum and should be at the top of your list if youre interested in history/art and need something to do without spending a fortune. If youve never visited the area, Battery Park is next door and the museum lives in the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House which is a historical treasure that has been historically preserved. The museum shares its space with the National Archives so be prepared for a higher than normal amount of security for a museum with metal detectors and x ray machines for bags. Easy to spend 1-2 hours without realizing it. Theres even a small interactive family area/learning center that is geared more towards children but is still fantastic and enjoyable as an adult and was the highlight of the entire museum for me. Getting to experience how Native American Indians experienced life and how they hunted or trying to beat my best time for amount of time spent balancing a kayak. This is a must visit for the free price of admission and does not dissapoint!

Take a walk through Native American history at this historical landmark. Absolutely phenomenal experience. Artifacts will blow your mind. Clothing, tools, etc. Must see and its free.

It is a nice museum. Very interesting. I just didn’t like the security guards from the 1st level, the same people who are in the airports, arrogant and unkind. Otherwise the museum very informative and as always the architecture amazing. A lot of information for people in the Caribbean.

Ive always wanted this experience but after two trips to this establishment, I thought I dont wanna go back a third time. Went on St. Patricks Day, this may have been the reason for easy parking. I really enjoyed the music as I roamed and looked at the exhibits. The planetarium though, hands down was the best part. Im not sure if its the same person hosting the show each time, but he was hilarious - which is always a good bonus!

What a great experience!It has long and busy lines in the weekends! Never go there in the weekends.

Very cool, excellent detailed exhibits and it’s free! the surrounding area is also bustling and feels safe as well. The water fountain outside is cool too. I learned a lot from this museum and found that reading the descriptions was very rewarding. I didn’t like the art as much as the artifacts though and it was amazing to see how beautiful and intricate the artifacts were.

I couldnt go inside because of closed covid-19, but Architecture is amazing outside. Maybe next time I will go inside.

Some of the installations are a little bit dusty but it is still a must for most visitors to NYC - the kids will love it. And the store is much better than I expected.

Absolutely worth a visit. The T.C. Canon exhibit was incredible, and we spent most of our time there. When Im back in town, I plan to go view the regular galleries! Admission is free, and its an important museum located in a historical building. Dont miss out, especially if youre already planning to visit the WTC location.

Unexpectedly charming historical museum offers a variety of artifacts and art. Small enough to visit in an hour or two, so a manageable place to add to your itinerary. I especially enjoyed the temporary art exhibit of a native American painter. The museum has a lovely rotunda in the middle with beautiful frescoes on the upper walls.

Great place to visit and learn the many different cultures of the Native American indians, the atrocities that befell them, and the successes and adaptation to American society since then. It is free admission and has a gift shop which i hope the profits actually go to real Native American Indians

If in New York this is a dont miss. Admission is FREE. The museum offers an opportunity to learn about Native Americans from all over. The artifacts housed here are vast and incredible pieces of history. I highly recommend a guided tour as you will receive a lot of additional historical details that are not on the plaques.

Great place for find history, close to battery park and wall street bull. Its free entance and nice bulding.

My teenagers liked it quite well and said the art was the best feature of this Smithsonian. The was a great area for younger kids that was hands-on and my 9 year old enjoyed. This is the perfect museum for a break from the NY heat in the summer and an opportunity to learn things more about Native history in the U.S. and also the Americas.

Its a hidden Gem in lower Manhattan. Beautiful native American artifacts and contemporary arts are displayed. The building itself was a custom house with so much character. The third floor is a National Archives Center for NYC which is open during weekdays. First floor houses a Indian dance hall and a kids activity room.

What a great museum to learn more about native american tribes/ nations and much more! It’s great for children as well for there are many interesting looking objects and even some interactive games on exhibit. Plan to visit for an hour, it’s not too much.Admission is free.

Hi guys! Yesterday afternoon we went to the National Museum of The American Indian, the week narrated for free and although the sample is beautiful and very interesting, the walk is very fast.

This is a great museum to learn about artworks of American Indian. I was pleasantly surprised by the modern art section which was very thoughtfully presented and something that doesnt often come to mind when one thinks of native American arts. The section about the art scene in NYC was also quite interesting. My only small quip is I felt it would be useful to have like a systematic introduction to all these tribes that help to understand the art because it does get confusing. Otherwise, this is a great often overlooked museum. Bonuses are its free and not crowded. Please note there is a metal detector check when you go in.

So much history jammed into this building. Multiple floors, countless exhibits and a ton of information. Very inspiring. Worth the visit.

Interesting museum, not large enough to know and discover about the American Indians. Fun for kids at the ImagiNations activity center

This was a really nice stop during a business trip, exploring near my hotel between meetings. Really quick entry, no fuss, nice, funny security guards. A little cold inside but the exhibits were captivating enough to distract from that most of the time. Theres just so much to try to get through in a couple of hrs. I wish I had more time but the light and sound section was intriguing.

Must visit place to understand history of America, amazing craft work collection made by Indians lots of good displays museum by itself is just wow

Great staff and a wonderful interactive section for all ages. Go you wont be disappointed.

On the day that I visited it was very nice got to play a couple of traditional games. There is lots to see.

It was a great experience when I went here, the staff were very polite and were helpful with directions. Not too crowded and very clean. I would definitely recommend it to a friend and go again.

This is a free museum under the smithsonian group of museums. It takes a close look at nave american culture and heritage. They have an interactive section on the lower floor which is ideal for kids and is fun. The upper floors have artifacts, the dome of the museum is beautiful. They also have posters which talk about the involvement and participation of native americans in the US army and i the various wars.

Awesome museum that the city offers for FREE admission. Theres a lot to see and learn here. The staff is helpful, very friendly and informative. I would recommend coming early so you dont miss anything and take as much time looking at things as you need. They have temporary exhibitions so its great to stop by once in a while.

Gorgeous museum with cultural artifacts. Beautiful.colorful and informative. Underrated but I will recommend!

Free museum near Battery Park, the amazing architecture of which is worth dropping by here for on its own. PLUS a permanent exhibit that is also very interesting. Only downside is that on the whole the museum feels a little small when compared to the building it resides in. Wish theyd make better use of all that space!!

Awesome place. Full of information. Good place for kids. You can spend whole day

I liked the museum but since it was for a school trip and we really couldnt do a lot it got boring after a while though I took a lot of good pictures

I think very interesting, I tried to understand that what they think about when they were making those stuff. Some of the things basically for hunting or clothing or cooking. But some stuff like small statue and masks, no idea. Best part also gift shop, well presenting, good stuff. Must visit before leaving.

Great trip to National Museum of the American Indian and learning experience for my daughters birthday.My family and I learned a lot about are ancestor in the Americas.I love the interactive presentation of the exhibits.

First time visiting an entire museum dedicated to American Indians! It was fascinating and I loved every minute spent here. I got to build an igloo, practice kayaking, and learn about various aboriginal dances. The exhibits were beautiful and full of information and art and best of all its free to visit!

Organized and well maintained museum. And its FREE!

Rich in history and resources to trace your family history. An extensive collection of beautiful artifacts. Great learn/play area for young children! I enjoyed it as well. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable.

This is a fabulous and FREE museum very convenient to Battery Park. Located in a historic ornate building, they have great exhibits on both the American Indian and the building itself. If you go, make sure to read the building history in the center of the 2nd level and LOOK UP. It is a fabulously wonderful museum. NOTE: the incoming security is airport-level – be prepared.

I loved this place! We brought the kids and they liked the exhibits. Weve been to museums in Latin America so we could expand on what we know. Very impressive collection, much more than pictures can tell. Theres also a gift shop with very nice artifacts to take home. I highly recommend it to those interested in ancient cultures.

Gorgeous museum. Definitely ba place to stop by of you are near battery Park. Just be warned, TSA level security going in. (Off with the shoes and everything). Super clean bathrooms, Friendly staff and great exhibits. Not disappointed and a great place to spend the better half of the day. Great atmosphere and lots of photo spots.

If you’re anything like me, you filter your searches to sort by negative reviews rather than positive ones. I look for common threads among the negative reviews to determine if the reviewers are fickle or if there is a common denominator to the complaints.Some reviewers complained that security guards were brusque/aggressive, even maintaining that their behavior nullified any positive dividends they may have received from the museum itself. Others complained that although the museum was free, it contained very little in the form of ancient artifacts and was too small to even compare to other museums of this nature.I find these complaints to be invalid. Security guards are human beings just like we are. I am not saying that there are not one or two bad apples here and there, but if approached with courtesy and respect, often they will accommodate as best as they can while still performing their responsibilities.I don’t want to go into a tangent about security since I am posting this review to publicly thank someone who I believe to be an unsung hero, namely, Bob, as well as another museum employee by the name of Ivette. Bob is the Director of Visitor Services, at least I believe that is his title. When I informed Bob that I was a homeschooling mom with two autistic children, he went out of his way to speak to security guards about making accommodations for my children who might have otherwise been overwhelmed by the metal detectors. They were accommodating.Besides interacting with my daughters by showing them how to use various interactive exhibits, Bob essentially gave us a personal tour of the museum. He remained with us from the beginning to the end of the tour, only parting with us when we went to the gift shop. He was knowledgeable, personable and kind. He went above and beyond what others would do. It meant EVERYTHING to my husband, girls and I! Yvette was also kind, interacting with my daughters as well as informing us about the services the museum could provide for me, comparable to those of community schools, as a homeschooling parent.As for the artifacts only being contemporary, I saw one artifact that pre-dated Egyptian art. Now how’s that for ancient?!

Beautiful building with sooo much detail in its construction. Lovely artifacts. No cost to enter. No problem maneuvering throughout museum in groups. I really enjoyed this exhibit and the information presented.

Its not a big museum and I didn’t learn a lot about the native Americans. The childrens learning part was fun. And its free.

Worth visiting. Such a peaceful place in the most crowded spot in the city.

Amazing place full of History and great artefacts.

Great place to meet with American history and discover American-Indian culture. There is a lot of amazing art pieces, their painted wood is something really attractive!

I be cant believe Ive lived in New York for over 15 years and never been here. There building is huge, but the museum only takes up a small part of it. They have a mix historical and modern exhibits, which is wonderful. The building itself is also an exhibit in its own right. They also hold many events here. The gift shop sells mostly items today are made by maybe Americans, so they get the profits. Best thing is that it is free.

Loved this museum, Free, its small, but amazing, remember dont bring liquids, here you will learn and interact no only shows you but teaches you so much of Americas natives

Free entrance, it tells great nations history from different perspective

Great museum! It is a good place to know a little bit more of The Native American History, even though is quite small and they do not have much information of many great native Americans like Jim Thorpe (Olympic Athlete)

A stunning exhibition of the art and history of various native peoples spanning the globe. Our shared struggles and unique forms of creativity were beautifully represented. Since no museum visit is complete without a stop to the gift shop, be sure to spend money on some of the lovely handcrafted wares and works of literature created by native artists available for purchase. A perfect way to support the livelihood and awareness of native artisans while also contributing to public education on our past and present struggles.

This place looks absolutely breathtaking from the outside and looks even more amazing once venturing inside to the actual museum. From what I understand though they only provide information, tours, and background of certain Indian tribes. Although these tribes are not Indian at all they should be considered actual Amercians, or Native Americans I believe is the socially correct term nowadays. But from what I understand the natives they teach about at this particular museum are not the local tribes of NYC, Long Island, or anywhere on the North East United States at that. But thats neither here nor there. I would suggest this be a spot for tourists to stop at and check out, you will learn some things, but not about the native tribes of the area(s).

Its not famous like other museums for tourists but you must visit it. Its a nice building with a important collection of native American art. Free entry.

Great place to learn about Native American history great for kids

So much to learn.... so beautuful

Small but interesting and informative museum in a beautiful, historic building. The art represents indigenous communities from across the United States, some pieces historical some modern. When I visited there was an interesting temporary exhibit.

I stumbled upon this museum by accident. Sure wish I had my grandchildren with me. It was wonderful! There are interactive displays and activities. I was awful at the kayak!At every turn there was adoyen to explain the significance of I was examining.Wish I had more time to explore. I will probably return.

Well i discovered this place by accident i mean it was not on my plan i just saw it when i got out the metro station during my trip to see the statue of liberty . i recommend this place for tourist who would like to see the culture of native Americans in person many nice and valuable exhibits are shown there.

Nice childrens section. Beautiful collection and free to visit.

Its fun its lit its free!

This museum is the great choice to visit if you are in New York and need to spend the gap time between attractions. Above all, it is for free and has interesting fearures and collections. Please visit the souvenir shop when you come out. Its stuffs are comparably cheaper than the ones on street!

Such a nice museum. It is free of charge and a great place to go for a date, family day or outing. The exhibits are really cool. Enjoy!

Shows a bit of history for a free Museum the art is glorious and they have a wide variety of tribe information in was there about 2 months ago you can take about 1hr to run all the gallerys.

This museum at the southern tip of Manhattan is a place I find myself returning to again and again. First of all it’s free and that is always a plus. It has fascinating permanent exhibits and special exhibits that change. There is a lovely gift shop with books, jewelry and other things of interest, many crafted by people with a native heritage.The building has additional functions and historical significance as it once stood right next to the harbor as the Alexander Hamilton US Custom House and was designed by Cass Gilbert. The architecture is fabulous and must be paid attention to both inside and out. Check the website for tour information as tours are conducted regarding the art as well as the building.

A very detailed museum of native American culture from both North, Central and South America.A bit hard to know where to start and what the museum is focused on. But once you get the way it works you can learn a lot about native American culture.Some super old relics such as 10,000 year old spear heads.Free entry and worth a browse whilst down in Battery Park.

I liked the museum, although it looks bigger from the outside than it actually is. Architecturally interesting stairs. and the visit was free. but they check you at the entrance.

Beautiful and a great learning experience about native American people.

A place to show the great history of native tribes.

Nice little museum. Free. Something nice to do for am hour or two. Small but ok about it. Good quick rain activity if visiting then with just and downtown and need a short but worthwhile activity. Learned a few things, too :)

Very educational. There is American history here that are not in the public School system.

Very few exhibits are open. The gift shop is nice and staff are friendly. I was disappointed in this one and the one in DC. There isnt enough focus on the way of life..would prefer old school diorama scenes than just groups of items in cases. The building is worth seeing from an architectural standpoint.

Exquisite collection. Quality displays. Impressive architecture. Includes national archives.

One of my favorite museums in the city. Beautiful and informative displays. Rotating history/display in the oval room are always good. New gift shop with a lot more space with beautiful items at reasonable prices. Definitely worth 2-3 hours of your time!

If you like to explore museums, choose this!!!There is no charge for admission.

Fantastic show there at the moment - TC CANNON. So glad I got to it before it ends.

I positively loved it. I didnt have enough time to enjoy the entire museum. I was with other people. The next time I will go alone so not to be rushed out.My interest in the Native is something that I have been interested in since I was a child. My first history class in college was a Native class. I used to visit the one in Harlem many moons ago. I love museums and thats one of my all time favorite.

Loved it! You can easily spend 3 hours here and even more if you are into American history

The sculptures outside alone were worth the trip alone. Great experience!

If you love history, arts, culture, nativity.. youd love this museum.

There are a handful of nice prices in the modern art exhibit. The Native Artifacts is the best reason to visit, if you are limited on time just skip the art section. Unless you have a specific interest in Native culture I recommend spending your time in NYC elsewhere.

Went there for the Dia de Los Muertos celebration. It was great. There was arts and crafts to make masks and butterfly. There was an altar for the dead loved ones and you can put a message. And at the end of the day there was a traditional dance.