National Museum of the American Indian.

In 2 Shout NY guides.

1. Art

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   Housed in the magnificent, Cass Gilbert-designed former U.S.

   Go for: A continental perspective on Indigenous art and culture.

2. Art

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   The Smithsonian's New York branch, inside the Beaux-Arts Alexander Hamilton U.S.

   Go for: the rotunda, which alone is worth the trip.