Adding to Crystal's answer, you may need to get 2 tickets and someone else in your party get 2 tickets. Hit the website at 6:30 or as early as possible that morning. Good luck!
I was able to get in at the last minute without signing up or anything. My family and I was originally turned away but the lady asked for any Veterans. I am a Veteran and was able to get in without any issues. I will vote online next time for future visits.
We signed up and were able to get two, but we had 4 in our party. We went to the door to see if we could get lucky. The lady at the door was very nice and she asked if anyone was a veteran. I was and she said veterans and their spouses are given preferance and so all of us were given acess. Wonderful museum!
You can go online the morning of at 6:30 AM, EST and request a specific time. Here is the website: http://event.etix.com/ticket/e/1004039/timed-entry-pass-washington-national-museum-of-african-american-history-and-culture Or, since the 18th is a week day you may WALK UP without a ticket after 1 PM ONLY for admittance. The tickets are still FREE! Hope this helps. ENJOY and BE INSPIRED!
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