Is the African American museum free?

The museum is free, but entry is governed by a system of timed-entry passes, or tickets. The new 2019 policies expand the hours visitors can walk in without timed-entry passes. Here’s how walk-up entry and the passes will work in 2019 and over the holiday season.

Is the African American museum closing?

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except December 25.

How long has the African American museum been open?

The Museum opened to the public on September 24, 2016, as the 19th museum of the Smithsonian Institution. There are four pillars upon which the NMAAHC stands: It provides an opportunity for those who are interested in African American culture to explore and revel in this history through interactive exhibitions.

How long does it take to go through the African American museum?

2 hours
This museum is HUGE! It has 85,000 square feet of exhibition space with nearly 3,000 objects and 183 videos. The average guest visit time at most museums in D.C. is 2 hours – the average guest visit time at NMAAHC is 5 hours.

Why is the African American museum closed?

Breadcrumb. As a public health precaution due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), the National Museum of African American History and Culture will temporarily close to the public starting Saturday, March 14. We are committed to ensuring the health and safety of all our visitors, employees, and volunteers.

What is the brown building next to the Washington Monument?

National Museum of African American History & Culture.

Is the African American Museum a part of the Smithsonian?

The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is a Smithsonian Institution museum located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in the United States.

Do you need an ID to get into the Smithsonian?

ID is not required!