Experience one of the nation's premier destinations for Southwest American Indian cultures and art, both traditional and contemporary. Enjoy 11 changing and longer-term exhibit galleries, sculpture courtyards, a world-class trading post-style shop and boutique bookstore, a courtyard cafe and coffee cantina. Children's galleries, films and free guided tours. Light Rail accessible.

Exhibits

Changing and ongoing exhibits showcase the history of Southwest cultures as well as the amazing work contemporary artists are creating today. Highlights include more than 500 Hopi katsina dolls, an emotional look at Indian boarding schools, two interactive galleries perfect for kids and a new exhibit featuring bolo ties. This coming year beginning in February 2012, enjoy a groundbreaking exhibit about the life and mythology of the Apache leader Geronimo.

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