National Museum of African Art
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, Washington
- Category
- Sightseeing
- Duration
- Recommended stay 1-2 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 10:00-17:30; closed December 25
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · Free admission, no ticket required
- Coordinates
- 38.8880, -77.0290
Introduction
The National Museum of African Art is the Smithsonian's only national museum dedicated to African art, founded in 1964 by diplomat Warren Robbins in a Capitol Hill townhouse and moved to its underground National Mall home in 1987. Its holdings exceed 14,000 objects spanning ancient sculpture, masks, ceramics, textiles, and contemporary painting and photography from the sixth century BCE to the twenty-first century. Daylight enters through a circular dome, connecting to the Enid A. Haupt Garden, where contemporary African sculptures echo the indoor exhibits. Permanent galleries follow the thread African Voices, weaving West, Central, East, and Southern Africa into a plural narrative of the continent as both cradle of civilization and contemporary art frontier.
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🛈 Practical Info
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
|---|
Free admission, no ticket required
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of National Museum of African Art?
Daily 10:00-17:30; closed December 25
How much is the admission for National Museum of African Art?
Adult: Free; Free admission, no ticket required
Any practical tips for visiting National Museum of African Art?
Underground entrance is easy to miss; look for Haupt Garden Pair with Freer and Sackler via underground link
How long should I spend at National Museum of African Art?
A typical visit takes Recommended stay 1-2 hours.
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