About Us
The Iroquois Indian Museum is an educational institution dedicated to fostering understanding of Iroquois culture using Iroquois art as a window to that culture. The museum is a venue for promoting Iroquois art and artists, and a meeting place for all peoples to celebrate Iroquois culture and diversity. As an anthropological institution, it is informed by research on archaeology, history, and the common creative spirit of modern artists and craftspeople.
Mission Statement
The Iroquois Indian Museum is an educational institution dedicated to fostering understanding of Iroquois culture using Iroquois art as a window to that culture. The museum is a venue for promoting Iroquois art and artists, and a meeting place for all peoples to celebrate Iroquois culture and diversity. As an anthropological institution, it is informed by research on archaeology, history, and the common creative spirit of modern artists and craftspeople.
Vision Statement
Inspired by the image of an Iroquois longhouse in the clearing, the Iroquois Indian Museum is actively connected with all Iroquois communities and celebrates the cultural diversity, rich history, archaeology, and artistic expression of the Iroquois—Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora.
