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National Museum of African American History and Culture

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

Inaugurato nel settembre 2016, il National Museum of African American History and Culture dello Smithsonian è l'unico museo nazionale interamente dedicato a documentare la vita, la storia e la cultura afroamericane. L'edificio di oltre 32.000 metri quadrati, progettato da un team guidato da David Adjaye con Philip Freelon e Davis Brody Bond, è avvolto da una facciata a tre ordini color bronzo, la cui trama traforata richiama i lavori in ferro battuto realizzati dagli artigiani ridotti in schiavitù nel Sud degli Stati Uniti. L'allestimento si sviluppa su dieci livelli — cinque dei quali interrati — conducendo i visitatori prima nel punto più profondo, dove le History Galleries partono dalla tratta transatlantica degli schiavi per risalire lungo la segregazione razziale fino ai giorni nostri, approdando infine ai piani superiori dedicati a comunità e cultura. Dei suoi oltre 40.000 pezzi, il museo ne espone circa 3.500: da una carrozza ferroviaria dell'era Jim Crow, accessibile al pubblico, fino alla leggendaria Mothership dei 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?
Una corona bronzea sul National Mall: cinque piani sotterranei salgono dalla schiavitù alla libertà, per poi elevarsi tra musica, sport e la celebre Mothership. Current highlights include Rivelazione: Un viaggio nell'astrazione (Revelation: A Journey into Abstraction), Reset: L'astrazione incarnata nel design (Reset: Abstraction Embodied in Design), Schiavitù e libertà (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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