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HOURS
Daily 10 AM–5 PM
except December 25
ADMISSION
Always free
No tickets required
Getting Here
The National Museum of the American Indian is located in the historic Alexander Hamilton US Custom House at One Bowling Green in lower Manhattan. The museum entrance is on the south side of Bowling Green, adjacent to the northeast corner of Battery Park. Get directions in Google Maps.
Inside the Museum
Download or review the museum map.
Public Transportation
Subway
4 & 5 trains to Bowling Green
1 train to Rector Street or South Ferry
R (& W on weekdays) trains to Whitehall Street
J & Z trains to Broad Street
2 & 3 trains to Wall Street
Bus
M5, M15, M20
Visit NY MTA for maps and service updates for subways and buses.
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. See the Downtown Alliance’s directory for details.
Accessibility
The museum is accessible to people with disabilities. The ground floor entrance and all exhibitions are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis by request of security staff on the ground floor. Additional accessibility services can be provided with two weeks’ advance notice. For scheduling questions, contact the Reservations Office at NMAI-GroupReservations@si.edu or 202-633-6644.
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? Are tickets free?
Entrance to the museum is free; tickets are not required.
How do I bring my organized group to the museum in New York?
Self-guided groups of any size are not required to register or have reservations or tickets to visit the museum. Student groups interested in timed entry to the imagiNATIONS Activity Center may make a reservation.
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 youth Grades 3 and below require a ratio of one (1) chaperone for every five (5) youths. Groups of youth Grade 4 and up require a ratio of one (1) adult for every ten (10) youths.
For information, email nmai-groupreservations@si.edu.
Does the museum in New York have wheelchairs available?
Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis by request of security staff on the ground floor. See Accessibility for more information.
Does the museum in New York 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 New York have parking?
The museum does not have parking. Buses may drop off groups at State Street or Whitehall Street. 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.
