National Museum of the American Indian

DOWNTOWN. This stunning, sinuous museum – crafted of limestone and set amid forty "grandfather" boulders and an extensive planted landscape – acknowledges the Native American experience in culture, cosmology, craft, and history. Almost a million artifacts represent communities from North, South, and Central America, mesmerizing visitors with their age, beauty, and utility. The building also serves as a gathering space, complete with library, gift shop, theaters, and a cafe with authentic Native American dishes. METRO: L'Enfant Plaza