The National Museum of African Art is the Smithsonian Institution's African art museum, located on the National Mall of the United States capital. Its …
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Jan 5, 2024
The National Museum of African Art is much larger than it looks from the outside because most of the exhibits are underground. There is a wide variety of exhibits to enjoy. Benin artist Georges Ade… Full review by Robert D
Nov 18, 2023
This is one of the Smithsonian's smaller collections, but the variety of styles media is impressive. It's nice to have a Smithsonian museum with this breadth that doesn't take all day to properly exp… Full review by montanapescado
Oct 27, 2023
Absolutely breathtaking exhibits and very beautiful museum. I really enjoy my visit and was in awe of the creativity and diversity throughout the museum. It was not crowded at all, so I was able to f… Full review by MsKiesha
what hotels are within walking distance of this museum?
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The museum is on the National Mall. There are many hotels in Northwest DC that aren't terribly far from the Mall. I suggest you search for hotels on this site and locate them on the map …
The museum is on the National Mall. There are many hotels in Northwest DC that aren't terribly far from the Mall. I suggest you search for hotels on this site and locate them on the map in relation to the National Mall. You won't have any trouble finding one. The other alternative is to find a hotel next to one of the Metro stops. Metro in DC is very efficient and easy to use. You will be able to travel to the National Mall easily on Metro.
How long is wait line/time for Same Day Timed passes?
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When I was there - midsummer - there were no lines for anything. It is possible that a special exhibit could engender a short line at peak times but I still think this is unlikely. This …
When I was there - midsummer - there were no lines for anything. It is possible that a special exhibit could engender a short line at peak times but I still think this is unlikely. This museum is an undiscovered and under utilized gem among the Smithsonian museums.
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