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National Museum of African American History and Culture

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

Inaugurado en septiembre de 2016, el National Museum of African American History and Culture, perteneciente a la Smithsonian Institution, es el único museo nacional dedicado íntegramente a documentar la vida, la historia y la cultura afroamericanas. El edificio de más de 32 000 metros cuadrados, diseñado por un equipo liderado por David Adjaye junto a Philip Freelon y Davis Brody Bond, está envuelto en una celosía escalonada de tres niveles en tono bronce, cuyo patrón perforado evoca la herrería ornamental forjada por artesanos esclavizados en el sur de Estados Unidos. Sus diez plantas —cinco de ellas subterráneas— guían al visitante en primer lugar hacia las profundidades, donde las History Galleries arrancan con el comercio transatlántico de esclavos y ascienden progresivamente a través de la segregación racial hasta el presente, antes de dar paso a las galerías superiores consagradas a la comunidad y la cultura. Se exhiben cerca de 3500 piezas de una colección que supera los 40 000 objetos, desde un vagón de tren de la época de las leyes de Jim Crow que se puede recorrer por dentro hasta la célebre nave 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 bronce en el National Mall: cinco plantas subterráneas ascienden desde la esclavitud hacia la libertad para culminar en la música, el deporte y la legendaria Mothership. Current highlights include Revelación: Un viaje hacia la abstracción (Revelation: A Journey into Abstraction), Reset: la abstracción materializada en el diseño (Reset: Abstraction Embodied in Design), Esclavitud y libertad (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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