National Museum of African Art
The Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art fosters the discovery and appreciation of the visual arts of Africa, the cradle of humanity.
950 Independence Ave SW Washington , D.C. 20560 United States
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Small but lovely museum , and blissfully uncrowded compared to most others. Signs do a better job of telling you what you're looking at than museums with more familiar subjects.
A gem of the Smithsonian museums . It is much smaller and much quieter then the other ones. Go and enjoy this fabulous place.
95% of museum is located underground! Was originally located in home of former slave/abolitionist Frederick Douglass from 1817-1877. Contains masks, instruments and ceramics. More site info via<LINK> Read more
Another great art museum not often frequented by tourists . A small but intriguing collection of African art and a nice gift shop as well .
The Cosby Collection is interesting. It's a bit of a stretch to make it connect since Cosby's collection doesn't include a lot of African art .
Great artwork. Workshop for children. Gift shop is amazing.
Interesting art museum - lots of different types of media. Very nice.
Get your tickets early! Their "Africa After Dark" parties at the museum are always a sellout and a guaranteed good time!
The collection includes an ivory hunting horn from Sierra Leone and even a wooden door of the Tsogo peoples.-- Green Guide Editor
Great combo of historical and modern
Beautiful lay out and incredible art .
Beautiful arts from across all of Africa
Small but a lot to taken. Plan for at least an hour & a half.
Love this little jewel box museum--a nice quick respite
President & Laura Bush announced their 2008 trip to Africa here. They visited Benin, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and Liberia to discuss how to strengthen democracy, overcome poverty, & save lives.
It's ok. Take time and avoid crowds by coming early.
Rude staff . Talked about having affairs in their marriages and were loud . Seemed we were more of an intrusion than customers. Sad because the art really is amazing and should be observed respectfully
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Awesome make sure you visit all floors
Get your tickets early because their "Africa After Dark" party
Lovely museum
Plan to spend a day here! Fabulously rich-
This place is awesome ..check the Chinese place out !!!!!
There are bathrooms
The Healing Power of Art Exhibit was very moving!
Go look at the video, it's awesome
Home away from home
Beautiful works!
Loved the creatures exhibit
It was ok.
full of surprises! a must
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Loved this museum! So much fun and so many different types of art. - Cicely L
Beautiful museum, free entrance. Ideal place for a date or to hang out either inside or outside by the terrace. Interesting exhibitions. Definitely worth a visit! - Rodrиго Ривера
The bug room was awesome. The whole wonder exhibit was great. A weekday visit is definitely recommended if you have time. - Camille Davis
Beautiful gardens to sit and read a book in the morning. Nice and peaceful, with some really quiet corners. - Hilsdon Photography LLC
This was probably one of the best museums I've visited. It is for all ages and the admission is free! I can recommend going here especially if you are into planes, like me :) - Camilla
THIS PLACE IS AMAZING great gift shops and prices. Large and lots to see very fun - Kiley K
Category Arts and Entertainment » Museum » Art Museum
Place United States » Washington » Southwest Washington