Exhibits: Now Showing

Treasures of the Collection

Over 75 objects highlight the Mitchell Museum’s outstanding collection of baskets, Southwestern art, beadwork, Inuit art, and ledger drawings. Learn about the cultures of the people who made and used the artifacts and meet some of the museum’s generous donors along the way, beginning with it's founding in 1977 by John and Elizabeth Seabury Mitchell. On display from September 17, 2011 - May 2012.

Deconstructing Stereotypes: Top Ten Truths

Many of us face stereotypes and misconceptions about our heritage and culture. What stereotypes impact the lives of Native peoples the most? Learn the real story about the top ten misconceptions and stereotypes from a Native perspective. On display from June 18, 2011 - March 2012.

Did You Know They're Native?

The lives of 24 noteworthy people of Native American descent are featured through photos and biographical information. On display from July 23, 2011 - January 8, 2012.

Cahokia:  Rediscovering Archaeology

An American Indian metropolis settled between 600 and 1300 CE, Cahokia offers an incredible glimpse into Mississippian culture. Learn about the life and inhabitants of this city that was larger than London before being abandoned in 1300. On display from March 12, 2011- January 2012.

A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures

Learn about the art, culture, costumes, and tools of tribes from the five major regions of the U.S. and Canada. Ongoing

The Photographs of Edward S. Curtis

View Curtis's ideal of American Indians and their homelands in these controversial prints. Ongoing.

The Teaching Lodge and Wigwam

Step into a replica wigwam and sit by the fire to experience

the lifestyle of the Woodlands tribal people. Ongoing.

Exhibits are funded in part through a generous grant from the

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35th Anniversary
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March 3, 2012

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