Good to know
- Tickets
- Free timed entry passes required. Availability changes daily.
- Time needed
- At least three hours for the main exhibits.
- Best time
- Weekday mornings to avoid crowds.
- Getting there
- Metro to Smithsonian station. Enter from the National Mall.
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How National Museum of African American History and Culture fits into a day.- 9:00United States CapitolWashington DC
- 11:00Library of CongressWashington DC
- 12:30Supreme Court of the United StatesWashington DC
- 15:00National Museum of African American History and CultureWashington DC
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National Museum of African American History and Culture questions
Do I need tickets for the National Museum of African American History and Culture?
Timed entry passes are required and free. They can be reserved in advance on the museum website.
How long does it take to visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture?
Most visitors spend three to four hours. The full collection can take a full day.
Is the National Museum of African American History and Culture wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The building has ramps, elevators and accessible restrooms on every level.
