Awesome!

Home of the Museum of the American Indian, a division of the Smithsonian. I almost did not go into the building as the first thing you see in the foyer are portraits of both Trump and JD Vance resting on two easels. It just made me nauseous, But I asked if there had been portraits of President Biden and Vice President Harris during the previous administration, and the security guards said yes.

 

As many of you know, I use a mobility scooter to get around the city and in every museum. I am usually just whisked through. Although of course I’m happy to present my camera bag or my pocketbook or anything else that I have on me that security would like to see. But generally speaking people just let me through. Not here. It was like a TSA screening with a wand and full body pat down, a thorough search of the scooter, etc.. It was ridiculous. I don't remember ever having such a "thorough" search on previous visits. But I love the rotunda and being a quiet day, I was optimistic. I could get some good shots. Indeed I did.

 

You can learn more about the museum here: americanindian.si.edu/visit/ny

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