There is a tour specifically for students beginning at 2:30pm, so we would like everyone to meet there by 2pm. (The cafe at this museum is easily one of the best on the Mall, so it probably wouldn't be a terrible idea to be there even earlier than that, if possible, and enjoy some terrific Native American inspired cuisine for lunch!) The tour is a 30 minute tour, and depending upon what is specifically covered, we will probably have a little time together in a public space to quickly discuss what we learned before dismissing the group for more museum fun or return home.

 

From their website regarding getting there:

 

LOCATION

National Museum of the American Indian
National Mall
Fourth Street & Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20560

Getting Here

The National Museum of the American Indian is located on the National Mall between the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and the U.S. Capitol Building. All visitors, except for pre-registered groups, must enter through the eastern-facing doors nearest 3rd Street SW. The group entrance is on Maryland Avenue nearest 4th Street SW.

Metro and Bus

The nearest Metro station is L'Enfant Plaza (Blue/Orange/Silver/Green/Yellow lines). Exit toward Maryland Avenue/Smithsonian Museums. Walk two blocks east (toward the U.S Capitol Building) on Maryland Avenue. Bus lines are 30, 32, 34–36—Friendship Heights/Southern Avenue. Visit www.wmata.com or call 202-637-7000 for more information.

Alternatively, if you are interested in both (1) driving there and (2) being part of a carpool, please reply back before Tuesday 3/3, and we can help facilitate that prior to the date.