A People’s Journey, A Nation’s Story
Welcome to the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History & Culture
Operational Status
All Smithsonian museums, research centers, and the National Zoo are open at their regularly scheduled times.
Digital Exhibitions
Searchable Museum
A place to explore history and culture through an African American lens.
Digital Platform
Freedmen's Bureau Search Portal
Search for your ancestors and research a variety of topics related to slavery and Reconstruction in the Freedmen’s Bureau records.
Digital Learning
North Star
Take a journey to the North Star, where students and educators can explore stories and objects that illuminate the African American experience.
