When is National Museum of African American History and Culture open?
Mon 12 PM–5:30 PM; Tue–Sun 10 AM–5:30 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture
- 4.831k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Smithsonian museum on the National Mall covering African American history, culture and community, with galleries on slavery, segregation and music.
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When is the best time to visit National Museum of African American History and Culture?
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 National Museum of African American History and Culture indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is National Museum of African American History and Culture good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does National Museum of African American History and Culture cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book National Museum of African American History and Culture?
Yes, you need to book ahead.
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How long do you need at National Museum of African American History and Culture?
About 3 hours.
Where is National Museum of African American History and Culture?
1400 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560.
Is National Museum of African American History and Culture wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom, wheelchair accessible seating.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 7:45 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 10 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
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The next five days
Best time to go
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Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 12 PM–5:30 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- sunday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 National Museum of African American History and Culture
- 2 Smithsonian National Museum of American History · 4 min
- 3 Washington Monument · 5 min
- 4 German-American Friendship Garden · 6 min
- 5 National Mall · 8 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Book ahead
- Allow about 3 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 31k reviews
Known for
- History galleries
- Slavery and freedom exhibit
- Culture and music galleries
- Sweet Home Café
What people say
- People like:
- Educational, moving, interactive exhibits; free admission
- Worth knowing:
- Crowded; timed passes needed
Around Chinatown
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Smithsonian National Museum of American HistoryMuseum · 4 min walk
Washington MonumentLandmark · 5 min walk
Good nowGerman-American Friendship GardenGarden · 6 min walk
National MallPark · 8 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Jacket until 9 am. Light layer from 9 am.
JacketUntil 9 am
Light layerFrom 9 am
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.