National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC) news

20 African-American history destinations in Washington, D.C.

From the African American Civil War Museum to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, there are plenty of sites worth the hike for discovering how significant African Americans have been not only in D.C., but in the nation.

D.C.’s African American Museum wins 2017 Design of the Year award

The Smithsonian museum was named both overall winner and winner of the architecture category.

What Google’s new satellite images of the D.C. area reveal

Google Maps has updated its imagery of the D.C. area. Now, those who use the website will be able to see the completed MGM National Harbor and the National Museum of African American History and Culture, which both opened to the public last year.

Getting tickets for the African American Museum just got easier

The Smithsonian will make free, same-day passes available online, starting December 19, rather than requiring visitors to line up in person. Ticket sales will begin at 6:30 a.m. on a daily basis. Walk-ins may be possible on weekdays after 1 p.m.

African American Museum architect David Adjaye to speak at D.C.’s first South by South Lawn event

The first "South by South Lawn" event will kick off on October 3 with interactive exhibits, screenings, and events that will feature Leonardo DiCaprio, cast members of the Netflix series Stranger Things, and most importantly David Adjaye.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture: An illustrated guide

It’s impossible to ignore the presence of the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) on the National Mall. The African-influenced structure brings a sharp contrast to the towering obelisk that is the Washington Monument.

What you missed at the African American Museum’s grand opening

The grand opening was celebrated with performances by artists like Public Enemy as well as appearances and speeches from U.S. President Barack Obama, former U.S. President George W. Bush, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, and Oprah Winfrey.

This African American museum construction time-lapse video is totally mesmerizing

Four years of construction have been reduced to a little less than two minutes with this new time-lapse video of the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). The EarthCam video shows when the concrete was laid in the site.

Sneak a peek inside the Smithsonian’s African American History Museum

The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) has been under construction since February 2012, and this Saturday, it will open its doors for the first time. Here, take a look at what you should expect when you enter inside.

Five must-read reviews of the National Museum of African American History & Culture

The grand opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture is only a week away. If interested in finding out what you need to know before the museum opens its doors for the first time, see what critics and reviewers had to say.

NBA star Michael Jordan donates $5M to African American Museum

Michael Jordan, businessman and retired basketball player, recently pledged $5 million to the sports gallery of the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). A section of the sports gallery will be named after Jordan.

African American Museum surpasses fundraising goal

The goal was to raise $270 million in fundraising, and it looks like the National Museum of African American History and Culture was able to surpass that with $273.6 million raised from corporations, foundations, and individuals.

Meet Zena Howard, The Architect Behind D.C.'s African American Museum

It wasn’t until Zena Howard saw The Brady Bunch that she knew what she wanted to do for the rest of her life. It was because of the family sitcom that, at the age of seven or eight, she discovered what an architect was.

What to Look Forward to During Architecture Week

Starting April 7, the Washington, D.C. chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA|DC) will host a week-long celebration of architecture in the nation's capital, featuring book readings, family-friendly activities, and over 15 tours.

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