Our mission is to capture and share the unvarnished truth of African American history and culture. We connect stories, scholarship, art, and …
Reviews
Tripadvisor
4.8/5 · 3,807 reviews
5-star
78%
4-star
12%
3-star
6%
2-star
1%
1-star
3%
Recent reviews
History
Events & Exhibition
Time
Tickets
Cultural
Architecture
Kid Friendly
Tours
Any rating
Loading reviews...
Mar 27, 2025
Some colleagues and I came here while we were in town for work, and I truly regret not spending more time here - this museum is absolutely gigantic! There were so many interesting exhibits that I cou…Full review by dustythoughts
Mar 27, 2025
Americans are woefully uneducated about this essential part of American history. This museum is necessary and very well done. Don’t miss it. We all need to understand the neglected parts of our natio…Full review by Barbara W
Mar 18, 2025
Best place I have ever gone to, me and my wife love it here. The art was very cool, especially the train coach that they had.Full review by Lincoln P
Start early morning and you might be able to view all of the exhibits by closing. It depends on the size of the crowd. I recommend two days to really appreciate all of the …
Start early morning and you might be able to view all of the exhibits by closing. It depends on the size of the crowd. I recommend two days to really appreciate all of the displays. Tip: Start at the bottom floor to understand the history and work your way up the floors.
How much time is required to see the whole museum?
A:
Thank you for your interest in visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Please be prepared for wait times as you enter the museum. There are 85,000 …
Thank you for your interest in visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Please be prepared for wait times as you enter the museum. There are 85,000 square feet of exhibition space; the pace at which you choose to tour the museum will determine the length of your visit.
Thank you for contacting the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Same-day online passes are available each day the Museum is open starting at …
Thank you for contacting the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Same-day online passes are available each day the Museum is open starting at 8:15AM ET. Go to the timed passes page to view the availability of passes. You may get six free passes with each registration. All passes are distributed online, we do not distribute any passes at the Museum. The Museum remains extremely popular, passes are typically claimed very quickly once released. Our recommendation is to go to the timed passes page in advance of the release, 8AM ET for advance passes and 8:15AM ET for same-day, and continue to hit refresh starting at the designated time. We are here to help you with our full attention and support. We look forward to having you visit us. Thank you,
Save
Share
More
