National Museum Of African Art

950 Independence Ave SW, Washington, District of Columbia DC USA

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As a leading center for the visual arts of Africa, the National Museum of African Art (NMAfA) fosters and sustains--through exhibitions, collections, research, and public programs--an interest in and an understanding of the diverse cultures in Africa as these are embodied in aesthetic achievements in the visual arts. The museum accepts into its collections and exhibits the art of all African areas, including the ancient and contemporary arts for the entire continent.

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Amber N.

June 11, 2024

Very easy process to check in. I hoped there would be art prints available in the museum store, but there were not so that was my only negative. They did have a lot of art books and other... Read more

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Tania A.

March 04, 2024

The Smithsonian Museum of African Art is truly a museum brimming with treasures and art from all across the African continent. I've been here several times (free admission to all), and each and... Read more

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Deniece W.

February 10, 2024

I'm not a big museum person. Don't get me wrong, I love museums, I just find them to be overwhelming, with the crowds and all the things to see spread over multiple floors. I usually mentally... Read more

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