The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) attempts to profoundly change the practice of museology and the role of Indigenous people in museums on a grand scale. In some ways it is successful in its mission, yet other areas leave room for improvement. This article focuses on the improvements that NMAI should adopt. The author also offers critiques of the exhibits on display during the museum's opening on September 21, 2004. Although the substance of this article is primarily critique and suggestions for improvement of the NMAI's exhibits, the author aims to support the NMAI because she believes so strongly in its aims, mission, and efforts for the Native people of sovereign nations. The author strongly believes that along with the NMAI's gift of voice, which is the result of financial, political, and community support from Native people, the U.S. government, and both private and corporate donors, the museum also carries a serious responsibility to (re)present Native Americans' stories to its several million visitors each year, both U.S. citizens and an increasingly large global audience. (Contains 3 figures and 33 notes.)