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John P. McGovern Hall of the Americas
Explore thousands of years of Native American history! The John P. McGovern Hall of the Americas celebrates the remarkable diversity and extraordinary accomplishments of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, as well as the continuity of their rich cultural traditions. See the Museum’s magnificent collection of rugs, pottery, beadwork, kachina dolls, pre-Columbian gold, and other objects. Representing more than 50 diverse cultures from Alaska to Peru, these superb artifacts are complemented by innovative reconstructed environments and hands-on activities.
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War bonnets from the
Gordon W. Smith Native American
Art & Artifact collection.
Photo: © Dick Lane
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The Gordon W. Smith North American Indian Collection was recently acquired by The Houston Museum of Natural Science with support from the Lillie and Roy Cullen Endowment Fund. Historical artifacts from this collection are included in the special exhibition, The Quest for High Bear: A Boy’s Odyssey Through Indian Country 1925-1939, which is currently on display in the John P. McGovern Hall of the Americas.
“My family and I are thrilled to have the Houston Museum of Natural Science as the permanent home for the collection, which has been a central part of my life since I began acquiring these extraordinary relics in 1925 at the age of 5,” said Gordon W. Smith. “After looking at many alternatives, we concluded that the Houston Museum of Natural Science is the perfect steward for these objects in terms of caring for and displaying them. In addition, the Museum has superb educational programs and an outstanding permanent exhibit which highlights the Americas’ indigenous cultures.”
about this extraordinary collection – and watch a video interview with Mr. Smith – by .
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