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Museum of African American History, Downtown Crossing
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Museum of African American History

  • 4.5426 reviews
  • $
  • Closed now

Housed in historic buildings on Beacon Hill, the Museum of African American History offers a contemplative, richly curated experience focused on Black Boston's cultural and political legacy. Expect guided tours, restored meeting houses, artifacts, and rotating exhibits that illuminate stories often overlooked—ideal for visitors seeking depth, context, and powerful storytelling.

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When is Museum of African American History open?

Mon closed; Tue–Sun 10 am–4 pm.

When is the best time to visit Museum of African American History?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Museum of African American History indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does Museum of African American History cost?

Google lists its prices as $.

Where is Museum of African American History?

46 Joy St,Boston, MA 02114,United States.

Right now · 4:00 pm

Why it fits right now

Closed right now.

Opens Tue 10 am.

In its favour

  • Best in the afternoon
  • Indoors

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Hours

Closed now
monday
Closed
tuesday
10 am–4 pm
wednesday
10 am–4 pm
thursday
10 am–4 pm
friday
10 am–4 pm
saturday
10 am–4 pm
sundayToday
10 am–4 pm

Where and how

  1. 1 Museum of African American History
  2. 2 Myrtle Street Playground · 2 min
  3. 3 Flour Bakery + Cafe · 3 min
  4. 4 Ma Maison · 4 min
  5. 5 BON! Specialty Coffee · 5 min
46 Joy St, Boston, MA 02114, United States(opens the map)DirectionsTo Downtown CrossingCall+16177250022Websitemaah.org

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 426 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Weekend outings
  • Historic landmarks
  • Art installations

The feel

  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly

Around Downtown Crossing

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

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  • JacketThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.