Take a journey to the North Star, where students and educators can explore stories and objects that illuminate the African American experience.

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

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.

Explore permanent exhibitions on view at the Museum along with past special exhibitions, and digital only experiences.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture houses a collection of over 45,000 objects and continues to grow thanks to the generosity of donors.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is open daily to the public. To help you prepare for your visit, we have provided answers below to the most frequently asked …

In the 16th century, enslaved and free African people lived, worked, and built communities alongside Europeans and Indigenous people. America’s promise of freedom is filled with …

They saw brutality against civil rights protesters as part of a long tradition of police violence and state oppression. They immersed themselves in the history of blacks in America. In 1966 they …

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Explore More! is an interactive, multifaceted educational space dedicated to helping visitors connect and engage with African American history and culture in ways that expand …