Early making testimony of the Afro African-American Museum

The National Museum of African American History and Culture, colloquially known as the Blacksonian, is a Smithsonian Institution museum located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in the United States. It was established in 2003 and opened its permanent home in 2016 with a ceremony led by

President Barack Obama. Wikipedia

About

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a place where all Americans can learn about the richness and diversity of the African American experience, what it means to their lives, and how it helped us shape this nation.

Highlights

Harriet Tubman's hymnal; Nat Turner’s bible; A plantation cabin from South Carolina; Guard tower from Angola Prison; Michael Jackson's fedora; and works by prolific artists such as Charles Alston, Elizabeth Catlett, Romare Bearden, and Henry O. Tanner.

Getting Here

We encourage the use of Metrorail and Metrobus.

Metrorail

Metro Station: Federal Triangle or Smithsonian (Mall exit)

Nearest Accessible Metro Entrance:

Federal Triangle

West side of 12th St., NW, between Pennsylvania and Constitution Ave., NW

Check Metrorail's Elevator and Escalator Service Status page for service disruptions.

MetroAccess

To provide an address for MetroAccess Paratransit, please use 1400 Constitution Ave. NW. However, it is recommended to request drop off on the Madison Drive side of the museum.

Parking

There is no public parking facility for Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. A limited number of city-operated metered parking spaces are available, including several accessible parking spaces.

View a map of accessible parking spaces.

Reserved parking near the museums can be purchased in advance through ParkWhiz.

Note: ParkWhiz is a third-party vendor (ParkWhiz Privacy Policy).

Dining and Shopping

Sweet Home Café

The 2017 James Beard Award nominated Sweet Home Café showcases the rich culture and history of the African American people with traditional, authentic offerings as well as present-day food traditions.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Accessibility

See Getting Here for information on accessible parking and public transportation.

Accessibility Information and Programs

Smithsonian accessibility for visitors

Museum accessibility details

Disability access service requests: NMAAHCVisitorServices@si.edu

Accessibility

See Getting Here for information on accessible parking and public transportation.

Accessibility Information and Programs

Smithsonian accessibility for visitors

Museum accessibility details

Disability access service requests: NMAAHCVisitorServices@si.edu

Visitors may obtain a Dine and Shop Pass to facilitate museum entry to dine in the Sweet Home Café or shop in the museum store. For assistance with/information on group dining, please email segroupsales@si.edu.

Shopping

Visit the Museum Store or explore a selection of merchandise online at the Smithsonian Store.

Located in: National Mall

Address: 1400 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560

Hours:

Closes soon ⋅ 5:30 PM ⋅ Opens 10 AM Tue

Memorial Day might affect these hours

Phone: (844) 750-3012

Opened: September 24, 2016

Architects: David Adjaye, Phil Freelon, J. Max Bond Jr.

Architecture firm: Freelon Adjaye Bond/SmithGroup

Director: Kevin Young

Floors: 5

Owner: Smithsonian Institution