The Association’s vision is to create a world where diverse Native cultures and values are lived, protected and respected. Tribal Museums Day brings attention to our diverse Nations and cultures, stimulates tourism and grows Tribal economies. Tribal Museums Day also supported the vision and mission of each Tribal Museum by re-educating the public that our Nations are the primary experts of Indigenous histories, knowledge, cultures, lifeways and values.
In celebration of the Association on American Indian Affairs’ 100th anniversary, the Association created the first annual Tribal Museums Day in 2022.
In celebration of the Association on American Indian Affairs’ 100th anniversary, the Association created the first annual Tribal Museums Day in 2022.
Tribal Museums Map
For your convenience, we have created an easy to use map and listing with website links for Tribal Museums and Cultural Centers in the United States.
All Are Welcome!Check out a Tribal Museum or Cultural Center near you and you may enjoy:
Tips for Visiting a Tribal Museum
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If you are unable to visit a Tribal Museum or Cultural Center near you, please visit the websites and social media pages of the museums listed and consider donating or purchasing a membership if you are able. You are also invited to watch our live streaming event or find it posted on YouTube after the event.
Supported By
The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) passed this Resolution "Commending Tribal Museums as the Purveyor of Appropriate Education About Diverse Native American Histories, Cultures and Lifeways, and Calling on the United States Congress and Executive Agencies to Support Tribal Capacity"
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Past Online Events
Our 2022 live event was hosted from the Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture and Lifeways. and emceed by Shannon Martin, Match-E-B-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians.
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Our 2023 live event was hosted from Hoċokata Ṫi, the Museum and Cultural Center of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, and emceed by Shannon Martin, Match-E-B-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians.
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For Tribal Museums, Cultural Centers and Partners
If you would like to learn more about how Tribal Museum or Cultural Center can participate, please click the learn more icon. |
Event Partners
Thank you to our event partners!