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The Iroquois Indian Museum, which opened in its Howes Cave location in 1992, is built in the form of a traditional longhouse, allowing its physical space to highlight aspects of Iroquois culture. The museum was built at a cost of $1.3 million and is seen by its creators as a tool for the public to learn more about who the Iroquois are, since many live in their own communities in New York, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Ontario and Quebec. The museum houses the largest collection of Iroquois art and the Iroquois Performing Arts Amphitheater, part of the museum, helps to bring the culture's 10,000 years of history alive for current visitors. It also takes into account the Iroquois tradition of using music and dance to tell their stories. Although the museum declares a focus on art and history, their exhibits include cultural aspects, such as Native American baseball players.
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