Museum Reviews
You can easily spend a full day going through this museum, it's packed with information and history, the exhibits are well placed and diverse, this is definitely a must visit for any American.
The place was quiet and cool. Great place to spend time and protect yourself from the heat on a sunny day
Magnificent and inspiring. Long overdue as it displays not only the horrendous hardships the African American people had (has) to go through, but also the awesome accomplishments and true heart of the people. Also loved the food they served at the cafe!
We've been wanting to visit this museum for years. We finally got to tour it this weekend. Wonderful exhibits, full of detail, very moving. The video presentations throughout the various sections were so informative and interesting. We spent a few hours but still couldn't take it all in. Will need to return soon.
Profoundly important. Lots of treasures that enrich our understanding of our real history. Provocative but also moving. Great for all including kids of all ages.
Absolutely amazing! This is a must see - I would highly recommend for youth and adults. I wouldn't take young children as the exhibits are more suited for older children, 10+. Provides a well rounded interactive journeyof the full African American experience. I would recommend 5-6 hrs to take in everything without having to rush. I also recommend starting at the top and working your way down. Although you will be moving backwards in time, the lower level was easy too congested in the am whereas in the afternoon you could walk seine more freely and engage with the content better.
Another crowd favorite in DC this is a must stop on your visit because so many culture exhibits to see. The historical significant items on display for public education is easy to be immersed in the interactive experiences. The museum staff is incredibly helpful, friendly and goes beyond the call of duty for each visitor experience. Time tickets are required for entry online inadvance.
This was one of the highlights of our vacation! This place is absolutely amazing and rich with history. I was amazed with the pieces of African American all in one place and it was also a teaching experience for my young sons. They got a chance to see all aspects of our culture and where they descend from. Please if you’re in Washington D.C. make it a point to visit!
It is a museum you must visit. Thorough story telling in the main galleries of the struggles and triumphs of African Americans and their ancestors. Definitely not a light exhibit, but one that is extremely important for all of us to learn about, regardless of whether you are a visitor or resident of the US.My DC friends informed me that you need to reserve a ticket and they book out quite quickly so I took what I can. In hindsight I would've book a ticket (FREE) for earlier in the day, because there were the other galleries I wish to spend more time in - especially the Music gallery up in level 3. I caught a few things in the closing moments of the museum. Would definitely visit again, if I was ever in DC again.P.S. it is definitely a museum you can easily spend half (if not the whole) day at - if you want to digest everything thoroughly. There is a line at the entrance of the main galleries after you enter the museum building and that can take a little longer.
First time here and this is an amazing space! You know a lot of these things but here you see it more in depth. Things they don't go into in general educational society. I see why people say you need multiple days to conquer it all because I don't think we even got through a fourth of it.It's informational yet somewhat heartbreaking at the same time.Definitely a great space for those that don't know and want to learn so that we don't repeat this history. At the same time it's empowering to know that we as a people have come so far!#MrJustAskJoe
