RT National Museum of African Art

Smithsonian museum dedicated to traditional and contemporary African art, featuring rotating exhibitions, cultural programs, and a subterranean gallery space on the National Mall.

General Information

Hours:

Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Closed December 25

Fees:

Admission is free
No passes required

Pet Policy:

Pets are not allowed

Seasons:

All year; Spring and Fall recommended for comfortable weather and lighter crowds

Location:

950 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560

Website:

africa.si.edu

How to Get There

From Smithsonian Metro Station, walk west along Independence Avenue SW to the museum entrance near the Enid A. Haupt Garden.

Overview

The National Museum of African Art, part of the Smithsonian near the Mall, is the only national museum in the U.S. devoted to African art, with more than 12,000 objects, including sculpture, textiles, ceramics, and contemporary works, in an underground gallery design. Exhibitions include "Currents: Water in African Art," and it offers film screenings and programs. Admission is free.

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