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Museum of African American History

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作为 New England 地区规模最大的非裔美国人历史博物馆,该馆坐落于 Beacon Hill 北坡的两座历史原貌建筑中。African Meeting House(1806年)是全美现存最古老的黑人教堂建筑——William Lloyd Garrison 曾于1832年在此创立 New England Anti-Slavery Society。这座礼拜堂由自由非裔手工艺人建造,现已恢复至1855年的历史风貌。紧邻其旁的 Abiel Smith School(1835年)是美国首所专为非裔儿童教育而建的公立学校,如今设有博物馆展厅、教育项目空间和礼品店。该馆区也是博物馆 Black Heritage Trail 的终点站,该步道路线串联起14处历史遗迹,带领游人探寻南北战争前 Boston 的自由黑人社区;此外,MAAH 在 Nantucket 还设有一处分馆。

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Getting there

46 Joy Street, Boston, MA 02114, United States

Nearest station: Park Street (Red & Green Line), Bowdoin (Blue Line, weekdays 06:30–18:30 only)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–16:00
Wed10:00–16:00
Thu10:00–16:00
Fri10:00–16:00
SatToday10:00–16:00
Sun10:00–16:00

Admission

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Fee-based timed-entry ticket required; reserve online for entry at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm or 2:30pm Thursday–Sunday. Current admission prices are not published on maah.org — check the booking page.

Accessibility

The African Meeting House is accessible by ramp and elevator; the Abiel Smith School is not currently wheelchair accessible (per the National Park Service).

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Visitor Information

How much does Museum of African American History cost?
Ticket prices for Museum of African American History change by season and by exhibition. Fee-based timed-entry ticket required; reserve online for entry at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm or 2:30pm Thursday–Sunday. Current admission prices are not published on maah.org — check the booking page.. See the museum's website for the current rates and any concessions.
What are the opening hours of Museum of African American History?
Museum of African American History is open Thu–Sun 10:00–16:00 for general admission, with timed entry at 10:30, 11:30, 13:30 and 14:30. Tue–Wed 10:00–16:00 is reserved for field trips, private tours and rentals (no general admission). Closed Mondays. Also closed Thanksgiving (26 Nov 2026), Christmas Day (25 Dec 2026) and New Year's Day (1 Jan 2027).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museum of African American History?
Museum of African American History is located at 46 Joy Street, Boston, MA 02114, United States, in the Beacon Hill area of Boston. The nearest stations are Park Street (Red & Green Line), Bowdoin (Blue Line, weekdays 06:30–18:30 only).
What can I see at Museum of African American History?
美国现存最古老的黑人教堂与全美首所专为黑人儿童建造的公立学校,在 Beacon Hill 并肩伫立。 Current highlights include 独立革命中的黑人声音:自由、解放与独立抗争 (Black Voices of the Revolution: Liberty, Emancipation, and the Struggle for Independence), 馆藏精选 (Selections from the Collection), The Abiel Smith School 展厅 (The Abiel Smith School Galleries).
Do I need to book Museum of African American History in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Museum of African American History?
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.
Is Museum of African American History accessible?
The African Meeting House is accessible by ramp and elevator; the Abiel Smith School is not currently wheelchair accessible (per the National Park Service).

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