The Indian Arts and Crafts Board Celebrates Native American Artistic Contributions to America

June 18, 2026                                                                                                                                                                       IACB@ios.doi.gov 

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Indian Arts and Crafts Board announces a special exhibition opening at its three museums in honor of America 250, the nationwide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. These exhibitions highlight the resilience, creativity, and enduring cultural contributions of Native American artists and communities across the country.

The Indian Arts and Crafts Board museums are located in regions with rich Native American histories and will each present exhibitions that honor Tribal traditions and celebrate contemporary Native American artistry.  The exhibitions will run from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. 

Southern Plains Indian Museum 

801 East Central Boulevard

Anadarko, Oklahoma 73005 

Sioux Indian Museum 

(located inside the Journey Museum)

222 New York Street

Rapid City, South Dakota 57701

Museum of the Plains Indian 

19 Museum Loop 

Browning, Montana 59417

For hours and operations of each museum, please visit, www.doi.gov/iacb/OurMuseums. 

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Beaded Medallion, R S Drywater, Kiowa