SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN ART

WASHINGTON, DC

The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African Art in Washington D.C. is the only museum in the United States devoted entirely to African art and culture. Founded in 1964, the museum is part of the larger Smithsonian Institution, a collection of 19 museums and galleries, and the National Zoological Park. The National Museum of African Art is dedicated to the study, conservation, and exhibition of traditional and contemporary African art.

The museum features a range of permanent and rotating collections, with works spanning 2,000 years of history. The museum’s permanent collection includes traditional and contemporary African art, artifacts, and multimedia. The museum also has a robust educational program, offering classes and workshops for students of all ages and backgrounds. Additionally, the museum hosts a wide array of events, including lectures, film screenings, and music performances.

The museum is open to the public and admission is free. Visitors can explore the museum’s galleries, take part in activities, and attend special events. The museum also offers a variety of resources for learning about African art and culture, such as online resources, books, and videos. The National Museum of African Art is a great place to learn about African art and culture and to experience the diversity of African art and culture.

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN ART is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WASHINGTON DC. US MID #8401100032

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN ART
708 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE
WASHINGTON
DC
20560

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MID #	8401100032
Name	SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN ART
Alternate Name	SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN ART
Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
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LAT/LONG	38.89208, -77.028238
CODES	FIPS State Code: 11 FIPS County Code: 001 US Census Tract: 006202 US Census Block: 1025