As a public health precaution due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), the National Museum of African American History and Culture will temporarily close to the public starting Monday, November 23. We are not announcing a reopening date at this time and will provide updates on our website and social media.
In the meantime, we invite you to explore our virtual exhibitions, online collections and digital resources. Please visit our calendar of events for the latest updates. We appreciate your understanding.
Begin Your Family History Journey
In celebration of Black History Month, the Museum invites you to engage with digital resources to preserve, digitize and share African American family history.
Featured Exhibition
Journey through the life and family history of Pauli Murray, a pioneering lawyer, activist, writer and priest.
Featured Events & Programs
Join the Museum to celebrate Black History Month with a host of new programs, initiatives and experiences.
Explore the Collection
Discover signature family objects from the Museum's collection
The African American experience is the lens through which we understand what it is to be an American.
Lonnie G. Bunch III Founding Director, NMAAHC