Recreation area

National Museum of African Art

Washington · District of Columbia — managed by Smithsonian Institution

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

As a leading center for the visual arts of Africa, the National Museum of African Art (NMAfA) fosters and sustains--through exhibitions, collections, research, and public programs--an interest in and an understanding of the diverse cultures in Africa as these are embodied in aesthetic achievements in the visual arts. The museum accepts into its collections and exhibits the art of all African areas, including the ancient and contemporary arts for the entire continent.

Getting there

The use of public transportation, including taxis, in Washington is recommended as free parking is limited and posted times are enforced. Metrorail, Washington's subway system, and Metrobus link the city with nearby communities in Maryland and Virginia. Every subway station is equipped with an elevator and most with escalators.

Contact
(202) 633-4600

Activities

  • INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
  • VISITOR CENTER

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