Museum Store

Thoughtfully curated products inspired by our collection and exhibitions.
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We are excited to offer the best of our most popular items. This carefully curated collection includes bestsellers over the years and features a tailored selection of our most sought-after products.

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Discover More Online and in Our Museum Store

Explore special collections available exclusively for purchase at the museum and online courtesy of Smithsonian Enterprises.

Chocolate City Merchandise

NMAAHC x òL | Outside Lines

Available exclusively onsite in the Museum Store, our Chocolate City collaboration with D.C.-born designer Allen Aderotoye and his brand Outside Lines "òL", was inspired by the term “Chocolate City,” a nickname for Washington, D.C. made popular in the 1970’s to describe the city’s rich, thriving Black culture. For more details, contact the Museum Store at (202) 633-6167 or email nmaahcmuseumstore@si.edu.
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NMAAHC x Sheila Bridges

Sheila Bridges Harlem Toile

In collaboration with renowned designer Sheila Bridges and Smithsonian Enterprises, our store features a new, exclusive silk scarf designed for the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The scarf is full of vibrant colors to usher in spring, making it a wonderful Mother’s Day gift, or a gift for yourself. For details, contact the Museum Store at (202) 633-6167 or email nmaahcmuseumstore@si.edu.
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Community & Collaboration

Meet African American entrepreneurs, artists, and creative business leaders featured in our museum store.

Museum Store Business Spotlight with Machée Kelly of Machée Creates.

About the Museum Store 

The store is operated and managed in collaboration with Smithsonian Enterprises. For general questions about store operations and merchandise call (202) 633-6167 or email NMAAHCMuseumStore@si.edu. 

Hours 

10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Last entry 5:00 p.m.) on days the museum is open to the public. Please note the museum opens at 12:00 PM on Mondays, except those observed as Federal Holidays. 

Visit 

Passes are required to visit the museum. If you do not have a standard entry pass, visitors may obtain a Dine and Shop Pass to facilitate museum entry to dine in the Sweet Home Café or shop in the museum store.  

Locations

Main Store: Heritage Hall (L1)

Sports Pop-up Shop: Outside of the Community Galleries (L3)

Shop Online

A selection of merchandise is available for purchase online courtesy of Smithsonian Enterprises at Smithsonian Store. 

Become a Vendor

If you wish to propose a product for consideration, submit a Vendor Proposal form to NMAAHCMuseumStore@si.edu.  

Due to the high volume of submissions, we are unable to respond to individual proposals. A representative from Smithsonian Enterprises will notify you if there is an interest in the item.