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Anacostia Community Museum

Local HistoryHistoryArtClosed · Opens 10amFreeAnacostia Metro (Green Line) - roughly 1.7 km (about 1 mile) from the museum; the museum advises transferring to the C29 Metrobus at the stop directly outside the station

Founded in 1967 as the first federally funded neighborhood museum in the United States, the Anacostia Community Museum documents the memories, struggles and successes of communities across the Greater Washington, D.C. region. Its rotating exhibitions dig into local history, race, environment, gentrification and creativity, drawing on a collection rich in African American art, photography and oral history. The 1987 Fort Stanton building by Keyes Condon Florance echoes kente cloth patterns in its brickwork and the ruins of Great Zimbabwe in its glass-block cylinders. Admission and on-site parking are free, about five miles from the National Mall.

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1901 Fort Place SE, Washington, DC 20020, United States

Nearest station: Anacostia Metro (Green Line) - roughly 1.7 km (about 1 mile) from the museum; the museum advises transferring to the C29 Metrobus at the stop directly outside the station, C29 Metrobus - stops directly in front of the museum on Fort Place SE, Free on-site parking is available

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Hours

Mon10:00–17:00
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
ThuToday10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Admission

Free

Free admission for all visitors; free on-site parking.

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National Museum of the American Indian

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Visitor Information

Is Anacostia Community Museum free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Anacostia Community Museum is free. Free admission for all visitors; free on-site parking.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Anacostia Community Museum?
Anacostia Community Museum is open Open daily 10:00-17:00. Free admission. Closed December 25.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Anacostia Community Museum?
Anacostia Community Museum is located at 1901 Fort Place SE, Washington, DC 20020, United States, in the Anacostia area of Washington, DC. The nearest stations are Anacostia Metro (Green Line) - roughly 1.7 km (about 1 mile) from the museum; the museum advises transferring to the C29 Metrobus at the stop directly outside the station, C29 Metrobus - stops directly in front of the museum on Fort Place SE, Free on-site parking is available.
What can I see at Anacostia Community Museum?
Smithsonian's hilltop museum in historic Anacostia, telling the overlooked stories of Greater Washington's own communities. Current highlights include We Make History.
Do I need to book Anacostia Community Museum in advance?
Anacostia Community Museum is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Free admission for all visitors; free on-site parking.. 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 Anacostia Community Museum?
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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