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The National Museum of African American History & Culture

Museum / Gallery
Washington, DC

Journey through the lens of the African American experience.

Number of spaces

6 event spaces

Capacity

Max Seated: 400
Max Standing: 2500

Food & Beverage

Exclusive catering only
Exclusive beverage vendors only

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About

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. It was established by an Act of Congress in 2003, following decades of efforts to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans. To date, the Museum has collected more than 40,000 artifacts and nearly 100,000 individuals have become members. The Museum opened to the public on September 24, 2016, as the 19th museum of the Smithsonian Institution.


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Capacity

Max Seated: 400 Max Standing: 2500

Food & Beverage

Exclusive catering only
Exclusive beverage vendors only

The National Museum of African American History and Culture maintains a list of approved vendors who have successfully operated in our spaces and are knowledgeable about our requirements. A copy of the approved vendors is attached. If any of your proposed vendors are not on the list, they must be approved by National Museum of African American History and Culture first.

Health & Safety

The following safety measures are in place to protect the health of our visitors, staff and volunteers based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local governments. We ask that all visitors, including those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, follow these safety measures to protect everyone’s health. Visitors are not required* to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Please note that we may adjust our safety guidelines based on changing CDC COVID-19 Community Levels. We encourage visitors to regularly check our website before their visit for the latest guidelines. Washington, D.C. is currently in the CDC’s Low Community Level category.

Transportation

The nearest public parking garage is located at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. You may access the parking garage via ramps at 14th Street NW (north and south).


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