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 Welcome to the 

Museum of Indigenous People

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Explore Native Art & Living History

Discover cultural materials, ancestral knowledge, and contemporary art connecting Indigenous experiences across yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Upcoming Exhibit

Dinè Artist and Tattooist Landis Bahe 2019

FALL 2026

New exhibit coming this FALL. Explore the world of traditional and contemporary and body art. Coming soon to the MIP

Upcoming Events

Preserve Indigenous Culture. Build for the Future.

New welcome center render 3D

For more than 90 years, the Museum of Indigenous People has preserved cultural materials, shared Indigenous histories, supported Native artists, and created opportunities for respectful learning. Your support sustains this work today while helping the museum prepare for its next chapter. Become a member, make a donation, or invest in the future Welcome Center.

Native Mask

New welcome center render 3D

Ceremonial  Mask

Prehistoric Ceremonial Artifact 2000-1000 BC

Prehistoric Ceremonial Artifact 2000-1000 BC

MIP Under Construction Building in 1934

MIP Under Construction Building in 1934

Elder preforming a blessing of the grounds

Elder pblessing of the MIP grounds

Salado Culture, Gila Polychrome Bowl AD 1300-1450

Polychrome Bowl AD 1300-1450

Articles

MIP Exhibits Baskets, hat, pottery, paintings, kachinas, sculptures, on display
Sue Y. C.

Archeological treasures from the area, beautiful donated artifacts and artwork of and by indigenous tribal members; helpful, knowledgeable volunteers.

MIP Exhibit sm.avif

Thoroughly enjoyed this! A lot of history is explained here, with a great amount and variety of artifacts and displays. Staff was very friendly ...

Exhibit Instalation paintings and drawing of indiviual kachinas framed on the wall.
Charlotte K.

Love this museum. It's small, but the displays are very informative and the building all the artifacts are displayed in is an artifact itself.

Plan your visit

Admission

Children (0–12): Free

Youth (13–17): $6

Students (with ID): $6

Adults: $10

Seniors (55+): $8

Veterans: $6

MIP Members: Free

Native Americans: Free

Hours

Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Holiday Closures

The Museum may be closed on major holidays or for special events. Please check the website or contact the Museum prior to visiting for the most up-to-date information.

Last Entry

Guests are encouraged to arrive at least 60 minutes prior to closing to allow adequate time to experience the exhibits.

Special Events & Exhibit Hours

Certain programs, opening ceremonies, or special exhibitions (such as the Contributions feature exhibit) may offer extended or adjusted hours. These will be noted on the event page.

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