This 10-story Smithsonian Institution museum is dedicated to showcasing the African-American way of life, culture, and experiences through …
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Mar 14, 2025
The first problem is that the whole experience is jarring. I love Motown music but they changed the songs every 5 seconds and they kept changing the images of people of the screens to rapidly to rea…Full review by Phillips3675
Feb 22, 2025
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the most impactful Smithsonian museum. It takes you through the history of slavery, segregation, and the fight for equality, leading to …Full review by Ashley Nicole B
Feb 20, 2025
Awesome. I could have spent the night here. There’s so much to see that you need a few days to take it all in. I only had 1 day to spend so I must return when in the area again. I love everything abo…Full review by VacationTime32
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 …
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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Thank you for your interest in visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Please be prepared for wait times as you enter the museum. There are 85,000 …
Thank you for your interest in visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Please be prepared for wait times as you enter the museum. There are 85,000 square feet of exhibition space; the pace at which you choose to tour the museum will determine the length of your visit.
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 …
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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