Smithsonian National Museum of African Art

Category: National museum in Washington, District of Columbia

Address: 950 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560, USA

Phone: +12026334600

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5:30PM

Monday: 10AM–5:30PM

Tuesday: 10AM–5:30PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5:30PM

Thursday: 10AM–5:30PM

Friday: 10AM–5:30PM

Saturday: 10AM–5:30PM

Reviews

Candy Rita Perez

Sep 27, 2022

Exotic and beautiful art I loved to see it, this time I took my time to stay and walk slow with calm and I really enjoyed

Melanie Eckerth

Sep 27, 2022

Really great and varied. I love the floor with the great portraits. Admission is free

Raider Goob

Sep 26, 2022

Very great museum, a lot of sculptures made out of trash, like the mask made out of shotgun shells

Q Reader

Sep 23, 2022

Great exhibits. Enlightening explanations. Glad to see the Benin pieces pulled. Hope to see them repatriated.

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Questions & Answers

Near by parking?

Edward Jones | Sep 29, 2020
Enédio Rezende | Sep 29, 2020

There is no public parking facility for Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. Limited 3-hour metered parking and commercial lots are available—see parking map. Reserved parking near the museums can be purchased in advance through ParkWhiz. Getting Here/Parking: https://www.si.edu/visit/tips

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Do Veterans and their spouses need tickets to get in?

Tywan Lee | Sep 30, 2018
Clifford McCoy | Sep 30, 2018

No it's free for everyone.

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How long is it recommended for a visit....or how long do people stay?

Juliana R | Sep 30, 2018
Dennis L. Stephens | Sep 30, 2019

I'm older and tend to meander. I totally get into the interactive exhibits. I recommend a minimum of 90 minutes.

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How far from Martin Luther king Jr museum

Marilyn Berry | Sep 30, 2018
David Wachira | Sep 30, 2018

If you mean the MLK Jr. memorial, it is about a 23 minute walk. If however you mean the African American Musuem of History and Culture, then it is about a 14 minute walk.

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Do you need to purchase ticket advance

Genell McRae | Sep 30, 2018
Bennee | Sep 30, 2018

No, Smithsonian museums are free to the public.

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Is it a charge?

Gail Christian | Sep 30, 2017
David Wachira | Sep 30, 2017

No, there is no charge! In fact, all Smithsonian museums are free to the public. This one is particularly, enjoyable.

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Can I check a small piece of luggage while I visit the museum? thanks

Carole Pinto | Jul 1, 2022
Angel Merced | Jul 1, 2022

Yes, they have lockers for small piece of luggage

When is the best time of the year to visit Washington DC

Gloria Strait | Sep 29, 2021
Topp Dogg Tattoos | Sep 29, 2021

I just went and it was really nice. The AC was on blast so it was very comfortable once you got inside and it wasn't a lot of ppl in there so we got to enjoy every exhibit on our time.

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Has the museum resumed normal hours?

Aaron Jordan | Sep 29, 2020
R Lin | Apr 2, 2022

Yes they are back to normal functioning.

Can you bring in a camera

Tanya Shreeves | Sep 30, 2019
Mila Rose | Sep 30, 2019

Yes, photos are encouraged just don't use flash or they will say something.

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Why is it only open 3 days a week?

Clara Hawkins | Sep 30, 2019
Iftikhar Ahmad | Sep 30, 2019

All museums are closed due to government shutdown. They will reopen when shutdown is over

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What are your hours on New Year's Day?

Nancy Gaunt | Sep 30, 2019
Iftikhar Ahmad | Sep 30, 2019

Hours are the same for all Smithsonian museum 10am ti 5:30pm

How long do people usually spend here? Like how long does it take to walk through and see everything?

Frances Schutze | Sep 30, 2019
Jonna M | Sep 30, 2019

**NOTE: I think the other ppl who answered this question are referring to The Smithsonian Museum of African American History. The question (and my answer) are about The Smithsonian Museum of African Art.** We spent about 75 mins there. It's not a huge museum and it's not usually super crowded. Amount of time needed for museum visit depends on whether you like to breeze thru the exhibits or take in all the info and details.

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Can backpacks that have computers inside be checked in a safe place?

Nancy Lensen-Tomasson | Sep 30, 2019
Dennis L. Stephens | Sep 30, 2019

There was no locker storage for visitors when I visited during the early opening.

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We watched a beautiful looping film just outside the Swahili Arts Exhibition. I don't think it was by Jim Chucha, since it didn't feature any people, but instead red banners as symbols of many things. Can you tell me any more about it? Thx

Jacki Smith | Sep 30, 2018
T S | Sep 30, 2018

It was a South-South art piece with coastal scenes in Brazil and in Africa, if I recall correctly. There is a plaque describing it in detail near the hall where you watched the film.

Is there a good court?

Erica Price | Sep 30, 2018
Jonna M | Sep 30, 2018

No. The neighboring Freer/Sackler doesn't have food court, either.

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Is walmart close to the muesuem

Idorenyin Ekanem | Sep 30, 2018
Brianna Fahrer | Sep 30, 2018

Not really

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Who is the director?

anne fesmire | Sep 30, 2018
Sonny Ebhos | Sep 30, 2018

Lonnie Bunch

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