Fantastic building with nothing in it and very poor lighting. Where are all the artefacts from the likes of Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse and Geronimo. There is the occasional mention of Geronimo, but not much. I maybe had the pre-conception that it would be like the films, it couldn't be further from that. I appreciate that it is authentic and... more

This was my first visit to Washington D.C. and this was the first museum I visited there. I loved it all! The building was even nicer than I imagined with the plantings of the native plants along the one side and the water along the other. The inside was just as nice. I felt like the museum was truly Indian--nonlinear... more

Overall, I really enjoyed my trip to this museum. The buidling is beautiful and the water feature outside really gives it a great feel. Start by browsing the rotunda and then take the elevators up to the 4th floor to watch the introductory video. It's about 10 minutes long and gives a great oversight into Native American culture. Then ,... more

I enjoyed this museum the first time we were there a few years back, this time rather upset at rude security guard. We did the recommended start at the top work your way down. So my family were about to head up the Museum via elevators and my mom and brother deicded to get some waters from the cafe. after... more

This is the most beautiful museum on the Mall, but the exhibits were almost non-existant. There were two giant gift shops and an overpriced cafateria, but only three small exhibits on religion, history, and modern Indian life. The introductory film was okay (by the already low standards of the National Parks Service). The religion exhibit was sparse and disorganized but... more

I would say to try & spend at least 4 to 5 hours in this museum to appreciate the displays.Certainly having an interest in Indian culture would make a visit here more enjoyable .It takes time to read all the info that is attached to the displays so this is not a museum you can rush through. Try out the... more

The museum was good...Don't miss the short introductory show on the fourth floor. It was an unique presentation. I thought the displays were nice and often state-of-the-art, but lacked interaction or any opportunity to connect with the subject. We made a special trip back for lunch and was glad we did. The cafeteria is an amazing culinary adventure. With Bison,... more

The building style is beautiful, the museum interior is very informative and we liked it. The cafeteria is rated very high by Zagat's but we disagree. The food was just ok, they give you small portions for an expensive price. We felt it was a waste of money eating here. more

We spent a crowded afternoon in DC and this museum was fantastic. The crowds were not ideal for seeing the many small exhibits, but the museum is well worth a trip for its architecture and focus on both traditional and contemporary portraits of American Indian lifestyle. The highlight of the visit was dining in the cafeteria. There were 6 food... more