National Museum of the American Indian in New York Has Reopened

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NEW YORK – The National Museum of the American Indian in New York has reopened after being closed due to power outages. The Museum is located in lower Manhattan, an area that was hard hit from Super Storm Sandy.

National Museum of the American Indian in New YorkThe museum did not sustain any serious damage.

Kevin Gover, director of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, released the following statement on the reopening:

I am pleased to announce that the National Museum of the American Indian in New York will reopen to the public on Wednesday, November 14th, and resume normal operations.

This has been a challenging time for us and for all of the institutions and individuals who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy. We are grateful that the museum did not sustain any serious damage, and our thoughts are with those who continue to suffer in the aftermath of this devastating storm.

For updated program information, please visit the Museum's website here.

posted November 14, 2012 2:57 am est

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