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Jul 10, 2023

National Museum Of African American History And Culture Acquires Ebony Test Kitchen

An icon of Black culinary innovation, the colorful kitchen now has a new home at the museum.

Nov 09, 2022

Chadwick Boseman’s ‘Black Panther’ Suit Will Go On Display At The African American History Museum This Spring

A little piece of Wakanda is coming to D.C. this spring as a part of the NMAAHC’s Afrofuturism exhibit.

Mar 25, 2019

African American History Museum Unveils Previously Unknown Harriet Tubman Photo

“It really gives us a sense of a vibrant, an active Harriet Tubman.”

Oct 18, 2018

Everything You Need To Know About The First Smithsonian African American Film Festival

More than 80 movies by and about African Americans will be screened in D.C. next week.

Sep 19, 2018

First Smithsonian African American Film Festival Will Feature Netflix’s Quincy Jones Documentary

The National Museum of African American History and Culture’s first film festival will include a partnership with a streaming giant.

Jun 21, 2018

You Might Be Able To See The ‘Black Panther’ Costume At The African American History Museum Soon

The museum is expected to decide on a plan to publicly display the items this week.

Feb 21, 2017

More Than 1 Million People Have Visited The National Museum of African American History And Culture

Including President Trump, who today said “this tour was a meaningful reminder of why we have to fight bigotry, intolerance, and hatred in all of its very ugly forms.”

Sep 23, 2016

How To Get Around The Mall During African American History Museum Festivities

There are several road closures, and public transportation is encouraged.

Sep 15, 2016

First Look: Sweet Home Cafe Puts Black History On A Plate

Culinary ambassador Carla Hall and executive chef Jerome Grant have crafted a wide-ranging (and delicious) menu at the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s cafe.

Sep 09, 2016

New SmarTrip Cards Celebrate Museum Of African American History And Culture

The limited-edition cards can be purchased online tomorrow and elsewhere next week.

 
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