Begin your visit by watching the film "Who We Are" (13 minutes) in the Lelawi Theater. Hand-held translators are available in Spanish, French, German and Japanese.
Look for the museum's team of cultural interpreters, Native docents wearing tan vests, on hand to give mini-gallery tours and to share their personal stories and experiences. Ask at the information desk for schedules.
For families with young children, stop by the welcome desk to pick up a copy of a free family activity guide.
(walk-in; meet at sign in Potomac Atrium)
All tours subject to docent availability:
• Mon., 1:30 PM and 3 PM
• Tues.-Sun., 11 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM
NOTE: The museum will be accepting reservations for school group tours for the upcoming school year; call Mon.-Fri.: 202-633-6644 (voice), 1-888-618-0572 (toll-free voice), or 202-633-6751 (TTY), or e-mail NMAI-GroupReservations@si.edu
• School Group Tour Schedule: Tues.-Fri., 10 AM and 11:15 AM
Tours run approximately 45 minutes
Note: No tours on federal holidays
Notes:
• To confirm already scheduled school group tours, call Mon.-Fri.: 202-633-6644 (voice), 1-888-618-0572 (toll-free voice), or 202-633-6751 (TTY).
• Although individual passes are not required for registered school groups, teacher must show confirmation letter for entry.
• School groups are to enter at the museum's south entrance on Maryland Ave.
(by appointment only, 2-week notice required; call Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-6 PM, except federal holidays: 202-633-6644 (voice), 1-888-618-0572 (toll-free voice), or 202-633-6751 (TTY), or e-mail NMAI-GroupReservations@si.edu)
(walk-in; 1st level, meet in Potomac Atrium)
Cultural interpreters welcome visitors and offer a 10-minute orientation to the museum.
• Every Mon.-Fri., 1:30 PM
(walk-in; 3rd level, meet at exhibition entrance)
Cultural interpreters offer a 30-minute gallery talk in Our Lives.
• Every Tues. and Thurs, 3 PM
(walk-in; 4th level, meet at exhibition entrance)
Cultural interpreters offer a 30-minute gallery talk in Our Universes.
• Every Mon., Wed., and Fri., 3 PM
(walk-in; meet in Potomac Atrium, 1st level)
A cultural interpreter gives a 45-minute overview of the museum's history, landscape, building, exhibitions, and other points of interest.
March through May, 2009:
• Sat. and Sun., 1:30 PM
(walk-in; meet near elevators, 3rd or 4th level)
A cultural interpreter gives a 20-minute tour of one of the permanent exhibitions -- Our Lives, Our Peoples, or Our Universes -- featuring different Native communities, perspectives, and ideas.
March through May, 2009:
• Mon.-Fri., 3 PM
(walk-in; meet at exhibition entrance, 3rd Level)
Look for our friendly cultural interpreter who will give a 45-minute tour of the related exhibition.
June 1 through August 16, 2009:
• Fri.: 3 PM
It is strongly recommended that all groups of 10 or more register at least 3 weeks in advance for timed entry to the museum; call Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-6 PM, except federal holidays: 202-633-6644 (voice), 1-888-618-0572 (toll-free voice), or 202-633-6751 (TTY), or e-mail NMAI-GroupReservations@si.edu
Note: Registered groups are to enter at the museum's south entrance on Maryland Ave.
The Chesapeake Museum Store (1st floor) offers beautiful, one-of-a-kind silver and turquoise jewelry, pottery and textiles handmade by Native artisans. Find books, music, jewelry, T-shirts, toys and souvenirs in the Roanoke Museum Store (2nd floor).
The Mitsitam (meaning "let's eat") Native Foods Café (1st floor) offers a Native-inspired menu from five different regions—including Indian tacos made with frybread, fire-roasted salmon, buffalo burgers, desserts, snacks and beverages. Café hours: daily, 10 to 5. The café's full menu is available from 11 to 3, with a smaller menu from 3 to 5.
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