Indigenous Peoples

The National Museum of the American Indian is devoted to the culture of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. It is part of the Smithsonian Institution group of museums and research centers, and has a wide range of online activities where you can develop your understanding from home. 

Begin your journey to meet New Zealand's Maori community, at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa which is located in Wellington. Known as Te Papa, or 'Our Place', it opened in 1998 and the Museum attracts more than 1.5 million people through its doors every year. 

Representing artists from communities across Australia, the Art Gallery of New South Wales collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, celebrates Indigenous Australia’s enduring heritage and its contemporary expressions. These works are a testament to one of the oldest cultures in the world.

The Canadian Museum of History offers an introduction to the history, cultures and beliefs of the First Peoples of Canada’s Pacific Coast. This distinctive exhibition offers a fascinating look at this renowned culture — a culture that is firmly rooted in history, and continues to thrive and evolve in the 21st century.