Opening Reception this Saturday, Dec. 14
This Saturday, December 14, between 3:00 and 6:00 P.M. the Museum cordially invites you to an opening reception for Vanessa Yava, an artist of Hopi, Tewa, Diné and European descent, as well as her late father Aaron Yava. Vanessa will discuss her inspirations, history and the enormous influence of her dad, about whom she has written a book. She is also very knowledgeable about Kachina dolls, which further enrich the exhibit. There will be art, music and refreshments.
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Holiday Sale at the Gift Shop
December 14 - January 31 Holiday prices will be honored. Get a special 10% discount for all purchases over $50.00. Members get a special 20% discount for purchases over $50.00. Come to the opening reception for the works of Vanessa and Aaron Yava this Saturday, and shop while you are there. It's perfectly fine to start your shopping, enjoy a wonderful art exhibit, and then shop at your leisure.
Alicia and Di Anna have stocked up on favorite items such as animal totem stones, medicine bags, sage, Native teas, and arrowhead necklaces. Children’s books on and by Indigenous people are very popular, original new children's bags, and a shipment of unique earrings and juniper necklaces from Native Santa Fe artists arrived recently.
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Our Mission
Through the creation of this museum and education center 50 years ago, the Museum of the American Indian continues to serve the general community with our ongoing efforts to collect, conserve, research, exhibit and explain cultural and ethnographic materials, as well as other information related to Native American peoples.
The Museum offers programs for elementary schools that explore the history and culture of Native Americans of California and other regions of the country. These programs fulfill the State of California curriculum for social studies. The Museum promotes accuracy, sensitivity, and respect for the heritage and history of our continent’s earliest inhabitants.
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Donate Today
Donate today to assist MAI. Join it's mission to preserve the history and culture of American Indians through exhibits and through ongoing educational programs. Your generosity is appreciated and will have a direct and lasting impact on the future of the Museum. Thank you for your support!
The Museum is open to the public Friday through Sunday 12:30 to 4:30 pm. Tours by appointment are available Tuesday through Friday. To schedule your tour, please phone 415-897-4064.
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