Prescott Guide shares the mission of the Smoki Museum in Prescott

Prescott Guide invites you to experience the Smoki Museum and all Prescott has to offer.
The Smoki Museum of American Indian Art and Culture has a mission: “To instill understanding and respect for the indigenous cultures of the Southwest.” Prescott Guide invites Prescott residents and visitors to explore the fascinating Smoki Museum.

Whether its visitors are children or adults, the Smoki Museum knows the value of understanding and respecting cultures contrary to one's own. And the best way to achieve an appreciation for a different culture is education. To that end, the Smoki Museum offers an incomparable educational experience for visitors through:

  • Onsite tours
  • Hands-on activities
  • Native American cultural awareness
  • Presentations and lectures
  • Prehistoric, historic, and contemporary exhibits

Those interested in American History will find an abundance to explore at the Smoki Museum detailing:

  • America's early civilizations
  • Exploration and colonization
  • Westward expansion
  • Emergence of the modern America
  • Contemporary America

Unique to the Smoki Museum is the largest collection of prehistoric, locally-sourced pottery on display in the United States. Our certified docents are well-versed in the variety of exhibits found throughout the museum.

Indigenous peoples of Native nations throughout the Southwest comprise the Advisory Council to ensure that cultures represented are accurately depicted at the Smoki Museum. The guidance provided by the Advisory Council offers an authentic educational experience for visitors, young and old.

The Smoki Museum of American Indian Art and Culture puts an extraordinary emphasis on celebrating the vibrant and rich cultures of the contemporary life of Native American peoples so integral to our community.

Prescott Guide encourages visitors to Prescott, as well as locals, to discover the wealth of information, lectures, workshops, tours and exhibits available at Smoki Museum. There you will see firsthand that their mission to promote understanding and respect for indigenous cultures is accomplished. Experience all Prescott has to offer and learn more at http://www.prescottguide.com.

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