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George Gustav Heye Center
Museum in Manhattan, New York / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The National Museum of the American Indian–New York, the George Gustav Heye Center, is a branch of the National Museum of the American Indian at the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House in Manhattan, New York City.[1] The museum is part of the Smithsonian Institution. The center features contemporary and historical exhibits of art and artifacts by and about Native Americans.
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Established | 1922 |
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Location | Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, 1 Bowling Green, Manhattan, New York, United States |
Coordinates | 40°42′15″N 74°00′50″W |
Visitors | 239,435 (2022) |
Director | Cynthia Chavez Lamar |
Public transit access | New York City Bus: M9, M15, M15 SBS, M20, M55 New York City Subway: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Website | americanindian |
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The center has its origin in the Museum of the American Indian founded by George Heye in 1916. It became part of the national museum and Smithsonian in 1987.