​2026 Special Exhibitions

On View April 2 through November 29

 

“Talkin' bout A Revolution: A Haudenosaunee Response to the 250th”

As we welcome 2026, cities across the country are preparing to celebrate a pivotal milestone in American history – the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  Parades, reenactments, and commemorations of the founding fathers focus on the hope and heroism that have come to symbolize the birth of a new nation, while largely disregarding its decisive impact on Indigenous nations.  Artists Peter Jemison, Sayokla Kindness, Carla Hemlock, Shelley Niro, Trevor Brant, and others will offer their insightful, at times divergent, viewpoints on this foundational American anniversary.  Exhibit features sculpture, beadwork, painting, digital works, and more.

 

Held over from last Season: 

"Separated but Unbroken: The Haudenosaunee Boarding School Experience" explores the lasting impact of the Thomas Indian School, once located on the Cattaraugus Reservation south of Buffalo, NY, and the Mohawk Institute near Branford, Ontario. These institutions, which enrolled a significant number of Haudenosaunee students, were part of a larger system that sought to erase Indigenous identities while deeply shaping the lives of those who endured them. Co-curated by Erin Keaton (Mohawk), the exhibition sheds light on Haudenosaunee resilience.

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Scary Stories with Mandy Tarbell

Saturday, Oct. 31, 10:30

Join Mohawk storyteller Mandy Tarbell for spine-tingling tales perfect for the Halloween season. These traditional stories will keep you on the edge of your seat, with Mandy skillfully tailoring each tale to suit the age of her audience. Included in Museum admission.

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Yoga with Colleen: Sundays in November at 10:30  11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22. 

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Flow through yoga sequences and deep breath work plus a short meditation for maximum stress relief
and relaxation. Achieve tranquility of the mind and spirit while also building strength. All fitness levels
welcome, no prior yoga experience required.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR; A lifelong educator, Colleen brings humor and experience to the yoga classroom.
She delights in sharing the joy and benefits of yoga with clear and light-hearted instruction and
guidance. She emphasizes gentle flows, breath work, meditation and general well-being. Colleen
received her 200 hour yoga teacher certification in 2021 from the Yoga & Ayurveda Center and is
currently working on her 300 hour certification.
Bring a mat and water

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These events are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature and friends and members of the Iroquois Museum. For more information, contact Museum Director Steph Shultes at info@iroquoismuseum.org.