National Museum of African Art

950 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC

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africa.si.edu

Floor Plan

10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
Closed December 25

Admission is free

About

The National Museum of African Art is the only national museum in the United States dedicated to the collection, exhibition, conservation, and study of the arts of Africa. On exhibit are the finest examples of traditional and contemporary art from the entire continent of Africa.

Highlights

The Walt Disney-Tishman African Art Collection; Yinka Shonibare's Wind Sculpture VII;  Currents: Water in African Art; Visionary: Viewpoints on Africa's Arts.

We encourage the use of public transportation.

Metro Station: Smithsonian (Mall or Independence Ave. exit)

There is no public parking facility for Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. Limited 3-hour metered parking and commercial lots are available—see parking map. Reserved parking near the museums can be purchased in advance through ParkWhiz.

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