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National Museum of African American History and Culture

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

Das im September 2016 eröffnete National Museum of African American History and Culture der Smithsonian Institution ist das einzige Nationalmuseum, das sich voll und ganz der Dokumentation afroamerikanischen Lebens, seiner Geschichte und Kultur widmet. Das rund 32.500 Quadratmeter große Gebäude – entworfen von einem Team unter der Leitung von David Adjaye gemeinsam mit Philip Freelon und Davis Brody Bond – ist in eine dreistufige, bronzefarbene Gitterskulptur gehüllt. Deren perforiertes Muster erinnert an die kunstvollen Schmiedearbeiten versklavter Handwerker in den amerikanischen Südstaaten. Zehn Stockwerke, fünf davon unter der Erde, führen die Besucher zunächst ganz nach unten: Dort beginnen die History Galleries mit dem transatlantischen Sklavenhandel und steigen über die Ära der Rassentrennung bis in die Gegenwart an, bevor sich darüber die Galerien zu Gemeinschaft und Kultur anschließen. Rund 3.500 der mehr als 40.000 Objekte des Museums sind ausgestellt – von einem begehbaren Eisenbahnwaggon aus der Jim-Crow-Ära bis hin zu Parliament-Funkadelics legendärem Mothership.

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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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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

HistoryFree3 min walk

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?
Eine bronzene Corona an der National Mall: Fünf unterirdische Stockwerke führen von der Sklaverei zur Freiheit, bevor sich der Bau in die Welten von Musik, Sport und das Mothership erhebt. Current highlights include Offenbarung: Eine Reise in die Abstraktion (Revelation: A Journey into Abstraction), Reset: Abstraktion im Design verkörpert (Reset: Abstraction Embodied in Design), Sklaverei und Freiheit (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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