Black History Museum DC

National Museum of African American History and Culture    

nmaahc.si.edu
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(3.8K) · National museum in Washington, United States
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Our museum captures and shares the unvarnished truth of African American history and culture. We connect stories, scholarship, art, and artifacts from …

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Jan 24, 2025
Although entry to the museum is free, you do need to grab a timed ticket online. You are able to do it at the door if it's not too busy. The building itself is one of the more interesting ones in the… Full review by Acineto
Jan 11, 2025
I tried to get tickets on a previous trip to DC and couldn't, so when I had some extra time on a day trip, I snagged the next available spot for this museum. Its quality and collection is as outstand… Full review by ecellobrill
Jan 6, 2025
Learning in the spaces does not end. The museum is incredibly well done and tells numerous stories both those that have been told often and those that have not been told broadly. It is an emotional j… Full review by jamesaI3832SQ
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This fascinating museum focuses on the history and culture of African Americans. The exhibits explore African American experiences, includi…
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Part of the Smithsonian Institution, this architecturally imposing building houses a remarkable museum exhibiting the diversity o…
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How long does it take to see everything
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Start early morning and you might be able to view all of the exhibits by closing. It depends on the size of the crowd. I recommend two days to really appreciate all of the …
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Start early morning and you might be able to view all of the exhibits by closing. It depends on the size of the crowd. I recommend two days to really appreciate all of the displays. Tip: Start at the bottom floor to understand the history and work your way up the floors.
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How do I get tickets to the Milwaukee wi African American museum
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Contact them -- not Trip Advisor.
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Where to reserve free ticket
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Go to the website, nmaahc.si.edu, which will give you access to the ticketing process
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How much time is required to see the whole museum?
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Probably about 2 hours Bw Andrew
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When do same day passes become available?
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Thank you for contacting the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Same-day online passes are available each day the Museum is open starting at …
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Thank you for contacting the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Same-day online passes are available each day the Museum is open starting at 8:15AM ET. Go to the timed passes page to view the availability of passes. You may get six free passes with each registration. All passes are distributed online, we do not distribute any passes at the Museum. The Museum remains extremely popular, passes are typically claimed very quickly once released. Our recommendation is to go to the timed passes page in advance of the release, 8AM ET for advance passes and 8:15AM ET for same-day, and continue to hit refresh starting at the designated time.  We are here to help you with our full attention and support. We look forward to having you visit us. Thank you,
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What are the museum's hours?
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Monday 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to...
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