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HOURS
Daily 10 AM–5:30 PM
except December 25
ADMISSION
Always free
No tickets required
Getting Here
The National Museum of the American Indian is located on the south side of the National Mall between the National Air and Space Museum and the US Botanic Gardens, across from the National Gallery of Art East Building. Entrance to the museum is at Third Street and Maryland Avenue, SW, facing the US Capitol Building. Get directions in Google Maps.
Inside the Museum
Download or review the museum map.
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Public Transportation
The nearest Metro stations are L'Enfant Plaza and Federal Center. Bus lines 32, 36, A6 and P6 have stops close to the museum. Visit Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to plan your transit or call 202-637-7000 for more information.
Driving and Parking
The museum does not have parking. Metered public parking is available on surrounding streets and there are several commercial parking facilities convenient to the museum.
Other Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC
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Accessibility
The museum is accessible to people with disabilities.
Arriving and Parking
Visitors with vehicles displaying the international symbol of accessibility may park in two designated spaces on the northeast corner of Jefferson Drive and Fourth Street, SW.
Wheelchair Accessibility and Availability
Entrances to the museum have ramps. All levels of the museum are accessible by elevator. Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the security desks located near both entrances.
Visitors who are blind or have low vision
The museum is a location for the Aira Access mobile information and verbal description service. Visitors can download the free Aira app on a smartphone, connect to the museum’s free Wi-Fi, and use the app to speak to an Aira agent courtesy of the Smithsonian. Visit Aira Access for more information.
Smithsonian Accessibility Program
The Accessibility Program supports the Smithsonian in making all visitors feel welcome by providing consistent, effortless access to the Institution’s programs, collections, and facilities. For more information on Smithsonian accessibility policies and programs, visit Access Smithsonian, or contact 202-633-2921 (voice) or access@si.edu.
Safety & Security
The museum’s security measures ensure visitor safety and the protection of objects in the museum. Review the Smithsonian’s security policy to understand entrance procedures and prohibited items.
FAQ
Do I need a ticket to visit?
Entrance to the museum is free; tickets are not required.
How do I bring my organized group to the museum in Washington, DC?
Self-guided groups of any size are not required to register or have reservations or tickets to visit the museum. The museum does not offer formal programming (e.g., school group tours) for groups.
Adult chaperones are required for all student groups. Chaperones must supervise and remain with their groups at all times. Groups that are inadequately supervised during their visit may be asked to leave the building. Groups of students grade 3 and below require a ratio of one (1) chaperone for every five (5) students. Groups of students grade 4 and up require a ratio of one (1) adult for every ten (10) students.
For information, email nmai-groupreservations@si.edu.
Does the museum in Washington, DC, have wheelchairs available?
Wheelchairs are available for visitors. See Accessibility for more information.
Does the museum in Washington, DC, have lockers?
No, the museum does not have lockers or places to store your belongings. Please refer to the prohibited and permitted items list above and review the Smithsonian’s security policy to plan your visit with the most current information.
Does the museum in Washington, DC, have parking?
The museum does not have parking. Metered public parking is available on surrounding streets and there are several commercial parking facilities convenient to the museum. See Getting Here for more information.
