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National Museum of African American History and Culture

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

Inauguré en septembre 2016, le National Museum of African American History and Culture de la Smithsonian est le seul musée national entièrement consacré à l'histoire, à la vie et à la culture des Afro-Américains. Conçu par une équipe menée par David Adjaye aux côtés de Philip Freelon et de l'agence Davis Brody Bond, ce bâtiment de plus de 32 000 mètres carrés est enveloppé d'une résille de bronze à trois niveaux, dont les motifs ajourés rendent hommage aux ferronneries ouvragées créées par les artisans esclaves du Sud américain. Réparti sur dix étages — dont cinq en sous-sol —, le parcours invite d'abord à descendre dans les profondeurs : les History Galleries y débutent avec la traite transatlantique, puis remontent progressivement à travers la ségrégation jusqu'à l'époque contemporaine, avant de mener aux galeries supérieures consacrées à la communauté et à la culture. Quelque 3 500 des plus de 40 000 pièces de la collection sont exposées, d'une voiture de chemin de fer de l'époque des lois Jim Crow au légendaire Mothership de Parliament-Funkadelic.

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Getting there

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?
Une couronne de bronze sur le National Mall : cinq niveaux souterrains retracent le chemin de l'esclavage à la liberté, avant de s'élever vers la musique, le sport et le Mothership. Current highlights include Révélation : Un voyage au cœur de l'abstraction (Revelation: A Journey into Abstraction), Reset : L'abstraction incarnée dans le design (Reset: Abstraction Embodied in Design), Esclavage et liberté (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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