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National Museum of the American Indian, New York
A recommended activity when cruising from New York.

Photo: Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian / David Sundberg, 2016
What to expect
Explore Native American art and history in the Alexander Hamilton US Custom House at Bowling Green. Admission is free and no ticket is needed.
- Distance from port
- Not assessed
- Confirm whether your ship uses Manhattan or Brooklyn Cruise Terminal before planning ground transport. These Lower Manhattan and harbor visits require a separate transfer.
- Cost
- Free
- USD 0 admission; no ticket required. Terminal transport and meals are separate.
- Tourist-trap risk
- Low
- Editorial assessment: a Smithsonian collection with free admission and optional retail, rather than a required paid tour.
- Physical effort
- Low
- Editorial assessment: a self-paced indoor visit can be kept short and avoids a lengthy outdoor route.
- Accessibility
- Accessible
- The ground-floor entrance and all exhibitions are wheelchair accessible. Loan wheelchairs are first come, first served; request additional access services two weeks ahead.
Distance is approximate and measured from the cruise port, not the airport. Cost and tourist-trap risk are editorial assessments. Accessibility depends on the route, transport and facilities described in the notes. Not assessed means details have not yet been verified.
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