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National Museum of African American History and Culture

National Museum of African American History and Culture

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture.
Location
Washington, United States
Founded in
2003

Past events

Grand Dame Queenie, 2012 by Amy Sherald. © Amy Sherald
Visual Art and the American Experience
Permanent event
Keepsake pocket bank for the National Negro Memorial, ca. 1926. Commissioned by the National Memorial Association. Gift from the Ball-Haagland family in memory of Robert Ball, 2016.74. Courtesy of National Museum of African American History and Culture
A Century in the Making
Permanent event
Costume dresses from for colored girls... on Broadway, 1976-78. Designed by Judy Dearing. Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane, 2007.3.35-.37
Taking the Stage
Permanent event
Red Cadillac Eldorado owned by Chuck Berry, 1973. Donation of Charles E. Berry
Musical Crossroads
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Double Victory. Courtesy of National Museum of African American History and Culture
Double Victory
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Identification buttons used by Thomas Porter II and David Baillie, ca. 1820s
Slavery and Freedom
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Boombox carried by Radio Raheem in the film Do the Right Thing
A Changing America
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Everyday Beauty. Courtesy of National Museum of African American History and Culture
Everyday Beauty
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Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom. Courtesy of National Museum of African American History and Culture
Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom
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Cultural Expressions. Courtesy of National Museum of African American History and Culture
Cultural Expressions
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Power of Place. Courtesy of National Museum of African American History and Culture
Power of Place
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Sports. Courtesy of National Museum of African American History and Culture
Sports
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More Than A Picture. Courtesy of National Museum of African American History and Culture
More Than A Picture
Permanent event
Innovations in Defense. Courtesy of National Museum of American History
Innovations in Defense
20 Apr — 17 Sep 2017

National Museum of African American History and Culture

38.89106
-77.03261
Constitution Ave NW, 1400
Washington DC 20560 United States
+1 202 633 1000
nmaahc.si.edu
Opening hours

Everyday from 10am to 5.30pm

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