The work of New York Times photographer Chester Higgins jr. Images by photographer Steven Marc. Artifacts from the National Museum of the American Indian. The Castle-Great Hall Smithson's Gift New permanent display tells the story of the British scientist whose bequest founded the Smithsonian. The museum will be closed for renovation for approximately ten months.
Inaugural exhibition illustrates the diversity and continuity of Native cultures.
Originally published in the January 1997 issue of Smithsonian Magazine. All rights reserved. All rights reserved.