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The National Museum of African American History and Culture (often abbreviated to NMAAHC) is one of the Smithsonian’s public museums on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Dedicated to telling the story of African Americans throughout history, the museum features 37,000 objects on a number of subjects including slavery, civil rights, family, and community. Opened by President Barack Obama in 2016, the museum is the newest of the Smithsonian institutions and is so busy in the peak season that visitors are required to book a time slot for their visit in advance.

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Opening Hours:

The museum is open daily from 10 am to 5.30 pm. It is closed on December 25.

Tickets:

Entry to the museum is free, but you will need to pick up a pass for a timed entry during peak season (March to August), which can be booked online. During this peak season, walk-up entry is only available from 1 pm.

Address:

National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20560

How to get there:

The easiest way to get to the NMAAHC is by taking the metro to Smithsonian Metro station, which is served by the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines. Bus routes that stop nearby include 30N, 30S, 28B, 52, and D6. There is no public parking available at the museum, but private parking options are available nearby.

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  • Starting time: 10:00
  • 3.5-hour tour on African American history on a comfortable, air-conditioned bus
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  • Live tour guide narrative in English & amazing photo opportunities
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About: National Museum of African American History and Culture

The National Museum of African American History and Culture opened to the public on September 24, 2016, as the 19th museum of the Smithsonian Institution. It is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. Come and witness a collection of more than 40,000 artifacts that help Americans see how their histories, stories and cultures are shaped and informed by global influences. It is located in Washington D.C.

Thursday 10:00 - 17:30
Friday 10:00 - 17:30
Saturday 10:00 - 17:30
Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
Monday 10:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:30

National Museum of African American History and Culture

1400 Constitution Ave, 20560, Washington, D.C.

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How do you get tickets to the National museum of African American history?

The museum requires timed-entry passes for certain peak times and seasons, when visitation is highest. Check hmaahc.si.edu to determine whether you need a timed-entry pass. Visitors can obtain their timed-entry passes up to three months in advance. The passes are issued the first Wednesday of every month.

Is the National museum of African American history free?

Breadcrumb. The National Museum of African American History and Culture is open daily to the public. Free timed-entry passes are required for entry.

How long does it take to tour the National museum of African American history?

This museum is HUGE! It has 85,000 square feet of exhibition space with nearly 3,000 objects and 183 videos. The average guest visit time at most museums in D.C. is 2 hours - the average guest visit time at NMAAHC is 5 hours.

Do you need tickets for the American history museum?

The museum is open every day except December 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free and no tickets are required.