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National Museum of African American History and Culture    

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The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American …

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Nov 3, 2024
I have been to so many museums around the world, from Fiji to NZ and AUS, Namibia, South Africa and all over Europe and few in USA but this one was the best of all of them!! I started the tour at 10 … Full review by mykkil
Nov 3, 2024
This can be an emotional roller coaster, with all the tragedies and triumphs Black people have faced over the centuries! If you really want to do it justice, plan on visiting over several days or ON… Full review by thiawroane
Nov 2, 2024
We have been to Washington over the years mostly for work. This time we took some time for ourselves. A chance encounter with a fellow wedding guest led us to this museum. It was beyond fabulous both… Full review by Roadbirds
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Questions & answers

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How long does it take to see everything
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We were there for a few hours and it is impossible to explore it all. It is a vast space with a number of exhibits and curated collections. It is a place that I believe is to be viewed and …
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We were there for a few hours and it is impossible to explore it all. It is a vast space with a number of exhibits and curated collections. It is a place that I believe is to be viewed and visited again and again.
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How do I get tickets to the Milwaukee wi African American museum
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We have been to the one in DC, not Milwaukee.
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Where to reserve free ticket
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Go to the website, nmaahc.si.edu, which will give you access to the ticketing process
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How much time is required to see the whole museum?
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Thank you for your interest in visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Please be prepared for wait times as you enter the museum. There are 85,000 …
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Thank you for your interest in visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Please be prepared for wait times as you enter the museum. There are 85,000 square feet of exhibition space; the pace at which you choose to tour the museum will determine the length of your visit.
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When do same day passes become available?
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Thank you for contacting the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Same-day online passes are available each day the Museum is open starting at …
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Thank you for contacting the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Same-day online passes are available each day the Museum is open starting at 8:15AM ET. Go to the timed passes page to view the availability of passes. You may get six free passes with each registration. All passes are distributed online, we do not distribute any passes at the Museum. The Museum remains extremely popular, passes are typically claimed very quickly once released. Our recommendation is to go to the timed passes page in advance of the release, 8AM ET for advance passes and 8:15AM ET for same-day, and continue to hit refresh starting at the designated time.  We are here to help you with our full attention and support. We look forward to having you visit us. Thank you,
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What are the museum's hours?
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Monday 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to...
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