The National Museum of the American Indian is the sixteenth museum of the Smithsonian Institution. It is the first national museum dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans. Established by an act of Congress in 1989, the museum works in collaboration with the Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere to protect and foster their cultures by reaffirming traditions and beliefs, encouraging contemporary artistic expression, and empowering the Indian voice.

When: Sunday, January 31, 10am
Cost: FREE
Location: The George Gustav Heye Center at the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House
One Bowling Green, NY, NY

http://www.nmai.si.edu/

DIRECTIONS
The National Museum of the American Indian, George Gustav Heye Center, is located at One Bowling Green adjacent to the northeast corner of Battery Park, New York, New York.

Subway
Eastside IRT: 4 and 5 trains to Bowling Green.
Westside IRT: 1 train to South Ferry.
BMT: R and W trains to Whitehall Street;
M, J and Z trains to Broad Street.

Bus
M1 - South Ferry; M6 M15 - South Ferry.

Parking
There is no parking at the Museum. There are nearby parking garages on Second Place, Third Place, and West Thames—three northwest blocks from the Museum.