Tickets to the african american museum in washington dc

November 26, 2017 in Blog

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture opened in September of 2016. It is an amazing museum that is worth a visit on on any trip to Washington, DC. That said, it’s still very new and very popular, so unlike other museums on the National Mall, you need a free ticket if you want to go. It’s not difficult to get one but you will have to wake up early.

When are these tickets available?

Same day online passes are released every morning on the museum website at approximately 6:30am. The good news is that they are fairly easy to get. The bad news is that you have to wake up early to do it. These tickets are in high demand and they go quickly. Log on at exactly at 6:30am to make sure you don’t miss out! This is the easiest and surest way that you can see the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Certain days don’t require tickets

The National Museum of African American museum has two seasons: peak and off-peak. Peak is from March-August. Off-peak is from September-February.

During off-peak dates, you can walk up after 10am Monday-Friday and head into the museum without tickets. On peak dates, you can walk up after 1pm Monday-Friday and head into the museum without tickets. Walk-up entry is not available on Saturdays or Sundays during either peak or off-peak dates due to the high demand.

How do you get NMAAHC tickets?

The easiest way for visitors to obtain free daily passes is with a smart phone, since almost everyone will have one when they are traveling. You can also use a computer if you have one. The process is exactly the same, but on a different screen.

When you reserve passes on your phone “print at home” will be the only delivery option. This is a little misleading, as you don’t actually have to print the tickets, you can show them on your phone when you arrive. After you check out, check your email and you’ll see the tickets. Just bring those with you on your phone at your assigned time and have fun!

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  • Starting time: 10:00
  • 3.5-hour tour on African American history on a comfortable, air-conditioned bus
  • See sites such as Howard University, Mary McLeod Bethune statue at Lincoln Park, LeDroit Park, U Street, National Council of Negro Women, Freedom Plaza on Pennsylvania Avenue, Martin Luther King Memorial, Metropolitan AME Church, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House, and Lincoln Memorial
  • Live tour guide narrative in English & amazing photo opportunities
  • Reserved entry to the National Museum of African American History and Culture for a self-guided visit
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About: National Museum of African American History and Culture

The National Museum of African American History and Culture opened to the public on September 24, 2016, as the 19th museum of the Smithsonian Institution. It is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. Come and witness a collection of more than 40,000 artifacts that help Americans see how their histories, stories and cultures are shaped and informed by global influences. It is located in Washington D.C.

Thursday 10:00 - 17:30
Friday 10:00 - 17:30
Saturday 10:00 - 17:30
Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
Monday 10:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:30

National Museum of African American History and Culture

1400 Constitution Ave, 20560, Washington, D.C.

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How long does it take to go through the African American Museum in DC?

This museum is HUGE! It has 85,000 square feet of exhibition space with nearly 3,000 objects and 183 videos. The average guest visit time at most museums in D.C. is 2 hours - the average guest visit time at NMAAHC is 5 hours.

How do you get tickets to the National museum of African American history?

The museum requires timed-entry passes for certain peak times and seasons, when visitation is highest. Check hmaahc.si.edu to determine whether you need a timed-entry pass. Visitors can obtain their timed-entry passes up to three months in advance. The passes are issued the first Wednesday of every month.

Is the National African American Museum free?

Welcome! Please note: Admission is free! Reservations are not required.

How much did the African American Museum cost?

Construction. The museum broke ground in February 2012. The 400,000-square-foot building is situated on a five-acre tract adjacent to the Washington Monument. Total cost for construction and installation of exhibitions was $540 million, one-half funded by federal funds and the remainder by the Smithsonian.