Plains Indian Museum
Through its collections, exhibitions, and programs—shares information about the cultures, traditions and contemporary lives of Native peoples of the Great Plains. Our blog provides a glimpse into the topics we’re exploring.
Top 10 Visitor Questions to the Plains Indian Museum—Eye See Teeth
Q: What are the origins of elk teeth? Q: What are the origins of the shells (cowrie and dentalium)? Two elk teeth…
Top 10 Visitor Questions to the Plains Indian Museum—Beads Glorious Beads!
Our visitors ask great questions, and we strive to provide answers to some of the items that people find most intriguing or…
The Art in the Stone: Turquoise
This article was written by guest author Gene Waddell for the exhibition Adornment in the West: The American Indian as Artist. Gene…
34th Annual Plains Indian Museum Powwow
Powwows began over 400 years ago, started by Omaha and Ponca warrior societies. Powwows act as unifying events that overcome geographical isolation…
St. Labre Visit: Young Minds at Work
Six students from St. Labre Indian School in Ashland, Montana, recently visited the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and our Plains…
Art of the Buffalo Culture Era: The Paul Dyck Collection – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 2014 Art of the Buffalo Culture Era: The Paul Dyck Collection By Emma I. HansenPlains Indian…