Museum Store Gift Guide
Curated by Elaine Nichols
Elaine Nichols, supervisory curator of culture at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, offers a look at many items the museum store has to offer.
The curated gift selections honor African American history and culture. Purchases at the gift shop support the museum’s artistic, community and education programs.
Assorted jewelry: Various prices
Assortment of pins featuring words of affirmations: $12-15
Naturally Me, Loving the Skin I’m In, Black Excellence, Purpose, Black Girl Magic, Black Boy Joy, World Changer
Barbie Inspiring Women Rosa Parks Doll: $45
Baseballs with NMAAHC logo: $10
Blank journal with Smithsonian sunburst logo: $17.50
Bronze-colored silk scarf with NMAAHC corona logo: $115
Carolyn Crump’s quilted fiber art, “The Bass Man,” signed with certificate of authenticity: $425
Deck of playing cards with NMAAHC Logo: $10
Large and small wooden art pieces by Cheryl and Don Olney: $25-$85
Cheryl and Don Olney create colorful figurative artwork from wood, paper, and other materials through their brand, Louise’s Daughter.
NMAAHC mini building blocks: $12
NMAAHC pins in various colors: $2
NMAAHC umbrella: $30
A very practical gift to yourself or someone else.
Socks with NMAAAHC Logo
Unique handmade three-dimensional cards by folk artist Della Wells: $15/card
