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From the Ellis Island World / Places
National Museum of the American Indian New York
The free Smithsonian museum at Bowling Green brings Indigenous perspectives and collections into a landmark former custom house steps from the ferry waterfront.
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This is a substantial indoor counterpoint to the harbor monuments. Exhibitions foreground Native peoples and cultures, while the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House adds its own architectural setting. The museum is beside The Battery, making it a practical choice before or after an island departure.
What to look for
Indigenous collections and exhibitions
Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House setting
Useful to know
Admission is free and no ticket is required; the museum is beside Bowling Green.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 45–75 min
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