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National Museum of African American History and Culture

ArtHistoryClosed · Opens 10amFreeFederal Triangle (Metro Blue/Orange/Silver)

Inaugurat el setembre de 2016, el National Museum of African American History and Culture de la Smithsonian Institution és l'únic museu nacional dedicat exclusivament a documentar la vida, la història i la cultura afroamericanes. L'edifici, de més de 32.000 metres quadrats i projectat per un equip liderat per David Adjaye juntament amb Philip Freelon i Davis Brody Bond, està envoltat per una gelosia de tres nivells de to bronzejat, amb un patró calat que evoca els treballs de forja ornamental elaborats per artesans esclavitzats al sud dels Estats Units. Deu plantes —cinc d'elles sota terra— conviden els visitants a començar pel nivell més profund, on les History Galleries arrenquen amb el comerç transatlàntic d'esclaus i pugen progressivament a través de la segregació fins a l'actualitat, abans de donar pas a les galeries dedicades a la comunitat i la cultura a les plantes superiors. S'hi exposen prop de 3.500 dels més de 40.000 objectes del fons del museu, des d'un vagó de tren original de l'època de les lleis de Jim Crow fins a la cèlebre Mothership de Parliament-Funkadelic.

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1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560, United States

Nearest station: Federal Triangle (Metro Blue/Orange/Silver), Smithsonian (Metro Blue/Orange/Silver, Mall exit), L'Enfant Plaza (Metro Green/Yellow/Blue/Orange/Silver)

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Hours

Mon12:00–17:30
Tue10:00–17:30
Wed10:00–17:30
Thu10:00–17:30
Fri10:00–17:30
SatToday10:00–17:30
Sun10:00–17:30

Admission

Free

Admission is free, but a free timed-entry pass is required for every visitor regardless of age. Advance passes are released 30 days ahead on a rolling basis; same-day passes go online at 8:15 a.m. ET. Up to nine passes per reservation. Last entry 4:00 p.m.

Nearby

National Museum of American History

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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

ArchitectureFree6 min walk

National Museum of Natural History

HistoryFree7 min walk

National Museum of Asian Art

DesignFree7 min walk

Visitor Information

Is National Museum of African American History and Culture free to visit?
Yes, general admission to National Museum of African American History and Culture is free. Admission is free, but a free timed-entry pass is required for every visitor regardless of age. Advance passes are released 30 days ahead on a rolling basis; same-day passes go online at 8:15 a.m. ET. Up to nine passes per reservation. Last entry 4:00 p.m.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of National Museum of African American History and Culture?
National Museum of African American History and Culture is open Monday 12:00–17:30; Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–17:30. Last entry 16:00. Closed 25 December. Free timed-entry passes required for all visitors.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is National Museum of African American History and Culture?
National Museum of African American History and Culture is located at 1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560, United States, in the National Mall area of Washington, DC. The nearest stations are Federal Triangle (Metro Blue/Orange/Silver), Smithsonian (Metro Blue/Orange/Silver, Mall exit), L'Enfant Plaza (Metro Green/Yellow/Blue/Orange/Silver).
What can I see at National Museum of African American History and Culture?
Una corona de bronze al National Mall: cinc plantes subterrànies ascendeixen de l'esclavitud a la llibertat, abans d'enlairar-se cap a la música, l'esport i la Mothership. Current highlights include Revelació: un viatge cap a l'abstracció (Revelation: A Journey into Abstraction), Reset: L'abstracció encarnada en el disseny (Reset: Abstraction Embodied in Design), Esclavitud i llibertat (Slavery and Freedom).
Do I need to book National Museum of African American History and Culture in advance?
National Museum of African American History and Culture is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Admission is free, but a free timed-entry pass is required for every visitor regardless of age. Advance passes are released 30 days ahead on a rolling basis; same-day passes go online at 8:15 a.m. ET. Up to nine passes per reservation. Last entry 4:00 p.m.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit National Museum of African American History and Culture?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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