Smoki Museum 3.7 (reviews)

The Smoki Museum was built in 1935 of native stone and wood, so already know can sense how connected this museum is to the indigenous people from the area, and that is exactly their mission - to instil an understanding and respect for the indigenous cultures of the southwest.

Through the exhibits that focus on the art & culture of that southwest heritage, they do just that!

The exhibits within the Smoki Museum explore the artistry and heritage of Native American peoples. You can see an exhibit covering historic era pottery (how do you think it's changed kids, over the years), and even bone, clay and wood artifacts that can show us the lifestyle of another time.

There are exhibits on fine jewelry and adornments, as well as footwear, hair care and clothing materials, and even basketry.

You can really dig deep into the history with carvings, micro-archaeology and petroglyphs, and these are hands-on exhibits too, allowing kids to gain an easier understanding of the subject matter.

Not only does the Smoki Museum have fascinating exhibits, but they also host a number of key events across the year (including the popular Night at the Museum, where you explore with flashlights!), as well as a festival that is always fun to attend.

So immerse yourselves in a day of heritage, culture and history at the Smoki Museum, you never know what you might discover!