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National Museum of African American History and Culture

National Mall, Washington

What to expect

Explore the National Museum of African American History and Culture, a free museum tracing history and culture from slavery to today.

Opening hours

Opening hours aren’t listed here: check Google Maps before you go.

Good to know

  • Picked by our research (Smithsonian Institution)
  • Indoors: fine on a rainy day

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