American Indian Art Galleries

The American Indian Art Galleries bring to fruition the Museum’s long-standing efforts to illuminate the importance of Native artistic traditions and the significant role they have played in the development of our nation’s cultural identity. The design of the galleries represents a departure from the neo-classical details of the original building; the galleries are devoid of ornament, replaced by clean, modern details, which place emphasis on the collection itself. The exterior walls of the building were bolstered with new insulation and a moisture barrier. While the color palette is restrained, the materials specified throughout the space exude richness and depth.