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# National Museum of African American History and Culture

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10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday12 to 5:30 p.m. Monday**10 a.m. on federal holidaysClosed Dec. 25

Free timed-entry passes required

nmaahc.si.edu

## 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 TriangleWest 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

### Dining

**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.

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 visit Group Sales.

### Shopping

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

## Accessibility

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

**Accessibility Information and Programs**
                    - Smithsonian accessibility for visitors
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**Disability access service requests:**NMAAHCVisitorServices@si.edu

                - Exhibitions
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                - In-Person Events

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                        -  **  Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures				              March  24, 2023 – August  18, 2024														              African American History and Culture Museum										 
                        -  **  Spirit in the Dark: Religion in Black Music, Activism, and Popular Culture				              November  18, 2022 – January 2025														              African American History and Culture Museum										 
                        -  **  Reckoning: Protest. Defiance. Resilience.				              September  10, 2021 – Ongoing														              African American History and Culture Museum										 
                        -  **  Explore More!				              September  24, 2016 – Ongoing														              African American History and Culture Museum										 
                        -  **  Double Victory: The African American Military Experience				              September  24, 2016 – Permanent														              African American History and Culture Museum										 
                        -  **  Taking the Stage				              September  24, 2016 – Permanent														              African American History and Culture Museum										 
                        -  **  Slavery and Freedom				              September  24, 2016 – Permanent														              African American History and Culture Museum										 
                        -  **  Cultural Expressions				              September  24, 2016 – Permanent														              African American History and Culture Museum										 
                        -  **  Musical Crossroads				              September  24, 2016 – Permanent														              African American History and Culture Museum										 
                        -  **  Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: Era of Segregation 1876-1968				              September  24, 2016 – Permanent														              African American History and Culture Museum										 
                        -  **  Making a Way Out of No Way				              September  24, 2016 – Permanent														              African American History and Culture Museum										 
                        -  **  A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond				              September  24, 2016 – Permanent														              African American History and Culture Museum										 
                        -  **  A Century in the Making: Building the National Museum of African American History and Culture				              September  24, 2016 – Permanent														              African American History and Culture Museum										 
                        -  **  Sports: Leveling the Playing Field				              September  24, 2016 – Indefinitely														              African American History and Culture Museum										 
                        -  **  Power of Place				              September  24, 2016 – Permanent														              African American History and Culture Museum										 
                        -  **  Visual Art and the American Experience				              September  24, 2016 – Permanent														              African American History and Culture Museum										 

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                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        *Gospel Hymns No. 2* 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Boxing headgear worn by Muhammad Ali 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Red Cadillac Eldorado owned by Chuck Berry 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Trumpet owned by Louis Armstrong 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Dress designed by Ann Lowe 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Set of wrought iron leg shackles 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Fedora worn by Michael Jackson during Victory tour 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Silk lace and linen shawl given to Harriet Tubman by Queen Victoria 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Ambrotype of Frederick Douglass 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        *I Go To Prepare A Place For You* 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Cabin from Point of Pines Plantation in Charleston County, South Carolina 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Broadside offering reward for capture of George, Jefferson, Esther, and Amanda 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Poster for SCLC reading "Injustice Anywhere...a threat to Justice Everywhere" 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        *Walking* 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Tuskegee Airmen Congressional Gold Medal 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Pew from the Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Teapot made by Peter Bentzon 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Button declaring "Black is Beautiful" 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Photograph of Althea Gibson 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Pink mushroom hat with flowers from Mae's Millinery Shop 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Hammond B-3 organ owned by James Brown 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Jacket and pants worn by MC Hammer in music video for "They Put Me in the Mix" 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Broadside for the House of Blues featuring a concert by James Brown and others 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        *Grand Dame Queenie* 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Boombox used by Public Enemy 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Jersey worn by Carl Lewis at the 1984 Summer Olympics 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Seat from Griffith Stadium 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Leotard worn by Gabby Douglas during her first competitive season 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        *Keep Us Flying!* 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        *The Way of Life of the Northern Negro: Untitled* 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        *Self-Portrait* 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Powder horn carved with the name of Revolutionary War soldier Prince Simbo 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Banner with motto of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Photograph of James Brown, Civil War veteran, with a picture of Abraham Lincoln 
                          -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Photographic print from the Broadway production of "for colored girls..." 

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