2016 American Indian Heritage Month

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian celebrates American Indian Heritage Month with numerous events honoring Native veterans, celebrating the recent designation of the American bison as the national mammal and showcasing the arts of the Pacific Northwest coast. New York Film

The Smithsonian invites the public to celebrate American Indian Heritage Month throughout November with a series of performances, lectures, exhibitions, family activities and tours at various museums around the Smithsonian. All programs are free unless otherwise indicated.