National Museum of African Art
Free admission
10am-5:30pm daily (closed Christmas Day)
950 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington DC, 20560
Practical Info
The National Museum of African Art is located just off the National Mall behind the Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) and across from the National Museum of Natural History. Its third sublevel connects to neighboring Arthur M. Sackler Gallery.
Entrance is always free and hours are from 10am-5:30pm daily except Christmas Day. The entrance is within short walking distance of the Smithsonian Metro stop on the orange, silver and blue lines. Docent-led tours are occasionally offered; check the Smithsonian calendar or the Information Desk inside the museum for current tour info.
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We had a great guide and memorable experience touring DC! This was definitely an experience our family will never forget.
Chris_F, Jul 2022
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