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Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian

4th Street & Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20024

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Dedicated to the culture, art, and history of Native peoples throughout the Western Hemisphere, the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian is the only museum of its kind in the world. The curvilinear building of Kasota stone suggests natural rock sculpted over time by wind and water.
Named after the Algonquian phrase "where the goods are brought in," the Potomac Atrium is the heart of the museum with seating capacity of 300 and standing at 600.
The Patrons Lounge overlooks the United States Capitol as well as other historic landmarks and has a standing capacity of 100.
The Director’s Terrace is an outdoor space with spectacular views of the Capitol and National Mall and can accommodate up to 150 for a reception.
The overlooks are situated near the galleries and windows collections on the third and fourth levels and offer views of the Potomac Atrium and a standing capacity of up to 200.
The Elmer and Mary Louise Rasmuson Theater is equipped with state-of the-art audio/visual services and can seat 332 guests.
The Welcome Plaza which can hold 200 is surrounded by the landscape’s wetlands and celebrates November 28, 1989 when federal legislation was first introduced to create the museum.
The conference center on the 4th level offers views of the National Mall and state-of-the-art audio/visual services for up to 150.
The outdoor amphitheater can accommodate up to 100.

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