A People’s Journey, A Nation’s Story
Welcome to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
Plan Your Visit
Open daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., except December 25
Museum Closure
Due to scheduled repairs, the museum will be closed on Monday, August 15, 2022.
Golden Era of Hip-Hop Photo Collection Now on Display
“Represent: Hip-Hop Photography” exhibition features some of hip-hop’s most iconic figures and moments paired alongside historical images from the museum’s photography collection.
Last Chance
"Make Good the Promises: Reconstruction and Its Legacies" closes on Sunday, August 21, 2022.
Hip-Hop Block Party
Join us to celebrate the first anniversary of the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap with a star-studded Hip-Hop Block Party on Saturday, August 13.
