Museum Reviews
This was such a positive experience. There’s so much to take in and observe you definitely could go two days in a row or every time you go to DC. the place is frequently updated and I love the care and attention put into this museum.
When I spent my time in the African American Museum I felt increasingly isolated and unwanted during my visit. The unkind behavior of the employees only added to my feelings of worthlessness and distress. From the moment I stepped through the doors, I felt like I was being scrutinized and judged unfairly. The incident in the gift shop, where I was accused of shoplifting, was particularly humiliating and degrading. It made me question my own worth and left me questioning whether I even belonged in such a place. The slamming of the door by an employee only served to reinforce the negative experience I was already having, leaving me with a lasting impression of disrespect and mistreatment. I would not recommend visiting this museum again.
Free little monument in the heart of a busy area. Underground train station entrance in the same area.
One amazing experience, can spend hours here studying and seeing each step of this beautiful culture. Learned a lot and definitely must go back to see more of it . Definitely a must visit museum
The museum was amazing for spotlighting African Americans in history from slavery to current events!!!
A MUST SEE IF ON A TRIP TO DC! I decided to go on a weekday to avoid the crowd.I recommend booking a scheduled time on their website first to bypass the entry queue.From the accurate timeline of history (early days of slave trade to modern slavery) to the well articulated story’s and narratives, you will leave this museum with a sense of soberness, humility and joy as to how far we have come as humans.The 2 hours we spent taking in all the history definitely wasn’t enough. If you really want to get a full experience, I recommend dedicating a full day to the museum!
I truly enjoyed visiting the African American Civil War Museum and received a very informative history lesson from the Director before I wandered around! There was also an event going on but I was still able to get some great pics!! Will definitely be going back so I can see more!! Great place to visit!! So much HISTORY!!
Text heavy exhibitions, but boy is it all needed and important information. The museum tells a comprehensive story of the black soldier via the black experience at large, including time periods well before and after the Civil War. Staff is A++++. One of the few museums that offer equally compelling experiences for visitors AND DC residents alike.
