Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Announces Grand Opening Celebration
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) celebrates its Grand
Opening on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, September 21, 2004. The opening of NMAI on the
National Mall marks an unprecedented cultural achievement as Native Americans from North, Central, and South
America realize a long-awaited dream to share and honor their vibrant cultures with visitors from throughout the
world. Read more...