Discovery Center
Plan Your Experience
Connect with living traditions and immersive educational activities designed for students,
educators, and the public.
Discovery Center
The Discovery Center is a hub for experiential learning. Visitors can engage with
interactive exhibits, touchable objects and cultural materials designed to deepen
understanding of Southeastern Native peoples.
Under the Brush Arbor
This intergenerational learning space invites visitors of all ages to explore Indigenous
knowledge systems through hands-on art and craft. Try your hand at making a pitch
pot, painting a gourd or learning traditional techniques passed down through generations.
Educational Impact
Programs support K–12 and higher education curricula and promote awareness of Indigenous
histories, language, and cultural preservation.
What You’ll Experience
The museum offers vibrant opportunities to engage with Native American heritage through
immersive, culturally respectful programs.
Hands-On Discovery
Explore hands-on activities, educational tools and exhibits that encourage tactile
learning for visitors of all ages.
Cultural Demonstrations
From traditional crafts to foodways and music, seasonal events provide direct access
to Indigenous culture through demonstrations and storytelling.
Watch & Learn
Featured videos include interviews and presentations by Native artists and elders.
Watch More Videos Here
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Attend a Program
Whether a seasonal Brush Arbor event or a year-round educational workshop, the museum
is an active site of cultural engagement.
Contact the Museum
Want to learn more or bring a group?
Museum of the Southeast American Indian
Old Main 1st Floor
P.O. Box 1510
Pembroke, NC 28372
Phone: 910.521.6282
Email: msai@uncp.edu
