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Smithsonian National Museum of African Art

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The only national museum in the U.S. dedicated to the collection, exhibition, conservation and study of the arts of Africa. Legal: http://s.si.edu/legal

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There are many ways to stay in touch with us. Find us on Instagram (smithsonian_africanart), LinkedIn and Facebook. Visit us on the National Mall at 950 Independence Ave SW. Open daily 10am–5:30pm, except Dec 25. Admission is FREE. 📸 Photo by Erickson Young/NMAfA

si_africanart's tweet image. There are many ways to stay in touch with us. Find us on Instagram (smithsonian_africanart), LinkedIn and Facebook.
 
Visit us on the National Mall at 950 Independence Ave SW. Open daily 10am–5:30pm, except Dec 25. Admission is FREE. 
 
📸 Photo by Erickson Young/NMAfA

The National Museum of African Art will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 15. For information about the reopening dates of other Smithsonian museums, research centers, and the National Zoo, please see si.edu/visit.

si_africanart's tweet image. The National Museum of African Art will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 15. For information about the reopening dates of other Smithsonian museums, research centers, and the National Zoo, please see si.edu/visit.

The Smithsonian is in the process of reopening our museums, research centers, and the National Zoo. For the latest updates and opening information, please visit si.edu/visit and check back regularly as information may change.

si_africanart's tweet image. The Smithsonian is in the process of reopening our museums, research centers, and the National Zoo. For the latest updates and opening information, please visit si.edu/visit and check back regularly as information may change.

Due to the government shutdown, we are temporarily closed beginning on Sunday, Oct. 12. We will update our operating status as soon as the situation is resolved. We do not plan to update social media other than to inform you of changes to our operating status.

si_africanart's tweet image. Due to the government shutdown, we are temporarily closed beginning on Sunday, Oct. 12. We will update our operating status as soon as the situation is resolved. We do not plan to update social media other than to inform you of changes to our operating status.

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Smithsonian museums, research centers, and the National Zoo are open today and will remain open through our scheduled closing time on Saturday, Oct. 11. If the government shutdown continues past Oct. 11, Smithsonian locations will be closed beginning on Sunday, Oct. 12. Find…

smithsonian's tweet image. Smithsonian museums, research centers, and the National Zoo are open today and will remain open through our scheduled closing time on Saturday, Oct. 11. If the government shutdown continues past Oct. 11, Smithsonian locations will be closed beginning on Sunday, Oct. 12. 

Find…

Smithsonian National Museum of African Art reposted

In the event of a government shutdown, our museums, research centers, and the National Zoo will remain open through at least Monday, Oct. 6. The Smithsonian will use prior-year funds still available to us to remain open. Visit si.edu for updates.

smithsonian's tweet image. In the event of a government shutdown, our museums, research centers, and the National Zoo will remain open through at least Monday, Oct. 6. The Smithsonian will use prior-year funds still available to us to remain open. Visit si.edu for updates.

Smithsonian National Museum of African Art reposted

On Tuesday, July 15, our @Hirshhorn, @NatAsianArt, @si_africanart, and the @smithsoniannmai located on the National Mall will be closed due to an issue with the air conditioning system. Plan your visit to our other locations: si.edu/visit

smithsonian's tweet image. On Tuesday, July 15, our @Hirshhorn, @NatAsianArt, @si_africanart, and the 
@smithsoniannmai located on the National Mall will be closed due to an issue with the air conditioning system. Plan your visit to our other locations: si.edu/visit

Smithsonian National Museum of African Art reposted

On Monday, July 14, our @Hirshhorn, @NatAsianArt, @si_africanart, and the @smithsoniannmai located on the National Mall will be closed due to an HVAC issue. Plan your visit to our other locations: si.edu/visit

smithsonian's tweet image. On Monday, July 14, our @Hirshhorn, @NatAsianArt, @si_africanart, and the 
@smithsoniannmai located on the National Mall will be closed due to an HVAC issue. Plan your visit to our other locations: si.edu/visit

Smithsonian National Museum of African Art reposted

On Sunday, July 13, our @Hirshhorn, @NatAsianArt, @si_africanart, and the @smithsoniannmai located on the National Mall will be closed due to an HVAC issue. Plan your visit to our other locations: si.edu/visit

smithsonian's tweet image. On Sunday, July 13, our @Hirshhorn, @NatAsianArt, @si_africanart, and the @smithsoniannmai located on the National Mall will be closed due to an HVAC issue. Plan your visit to our other locations: si.edu/visit

Due to winter weather, Smithsonian museums in the DC area, including the National Zoo, will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Enjoy this snowy photo from earlier this year!

si_africanart's tweet image. Due to winter weather, Smithsonian museums in the DC area, including the National Zoo, will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

Enjoy this snowy photo from earlier this year!

Planning a visit? 🗓️ · Note: In observance of Inauguration Day and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we'll be closed Jan. 20. · Save the date: 💕 Feb. 14 | Africa, With Love—music, art, and more! africa.si.edu/education/afri… 📸 Event Photojournalism, 2024/NMAfA

si_africanart's tweet image. Planning a visit? 🗓️ 

· Note: In observance of Inauguration Day and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we'll be closed Jan. 20.

· Save the date: 💕 Feb. 14 | Africa, With Love—music, art, and more! africa.si.edu/education/afri…

📸 Event Photojournalism, 2024/NMAfA

Smithsonian National Museum of African Art reposted

All Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are open today and we look forward to welcoming you. Plan your visit: si.edu/visit/museums How do we know that no two snowflakes are identical? Photographer Wilson A. Bentley. A trailblazer in photomicrography, Bentley captured the…

smithsonian's tweet image. All Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are open today and we look forward to welcoming you. Plan your visit: si.edu/visit/museums

How do we know that no two snowflakes are identical? Photographer Wilson A. Bentley. A trailblazer in photomicrography, Bentley captured the…
smithsonian's tweet image. All Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are open today and we look forward to welcoming you. Plan your visit: si.edu/visit/museums

How do we know that no two snowflakes are identical? Photographer Wilson A. Bentley. A trailblazer in photomicrography, Bentley captured the…
smithsonian's tweet image. All Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are open today and we look forward to welcoming you. Plan your visit: si.edu/visit/museums

How do we know that no two snowflakes are identical? Photographer Wilson A. Bentley. A trailblazer in photomicrography, Bentley captured the…
smithsonian's tweet image. All Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are open today and we look forward to welcoming you. Plan your visit: si.edu/visit/museums

How do we know that no two snowflakes are identical? Photographer Wilson A. Bentley. A trailblazer in photomicrography, Bentley captured the…

Due to inclement weather, the National Museum of African Art will be closed to the public on Tuesday, Jan. 7. This is a snowy photo from a previous year of “Wind Sculpture VII” by Yinka Shonibare MBE. Learn more about African art at africa.si.edu.

si_africanart's tweet image. Due to inclement weather, the National Museum of African Art will be closed to the public on Tuesday, Jan. 7.  This is a snowy photo from a previous year of “Wind Sculpture VII” by Yinka Shonibare MBE. Learn more about African art at africa.si.edu.

Smithsonian National Museum of African Art reposted

Due to inclement weather, Smithsonian museums in the DC area, including the National Zoo, will be closed to the public on Monday, Jan. 6.

smithsonian's tweet image. Due to inclement weather, Smithsonian museums in the DC area, including the National Zoo, will be closed to the public on Monday, Jan. 6.

Smithsonian National Museum of African Art reposted

In the event of a government shutdown, our museums, research centers, and the National Zoo will remain OPEN through at least Thursday, Dec. 26. Please note that we are closed on Dec. 25. Visit si.edu for updates. Image: Richard Lippold’s “Ad Astra” on view…

smithsonian's tweet image. In the event of a government shutdown, our museums, research centers, and the National Zoo will remain OPEN through at least Thursday, Dec. 26. Please note that we are closed on Dec. 25. Visit si.edu for updates. 

Image: Richard Lippold’s “Ad Astra” on view…

Please join the National Museum of African Art’s new Global Africa Council for an evening of African music, art, and cuisine in celebration of the museum’s 60th Anniversary featuring DJ K.Kess October 24, 2024 6:00–9:30 p.m. Tickets available here: africa.si.edu/afrobeat-vibes/

si_africanart's tweet image. Please join the National Museum of African Art’s new Global Africa Council for an evening of African music, art, and cuisine in celebration of the museum’s 60th Anniversary
featuring DJ K.Kess
October 24, 2024 6:00–9:30 p.m.
Tickets available here:
africa.si.edu/afrobeat-vibes/

Please join the National Museum of African Art’s new Global Africa Council for an evening of African music, art, and cuisine in celebration of the museum’s 60th Anniversary featuring DJ K.Kess October 24, 2024 6:00–9:30 p.m. Tickets available here: africa.si.edu/afrobeat-vibes/

si_africanart's tweet image. Please join the National Museum of African Art’s new Global Africa Council for an evening of African music, art, and cuisine in celebration of the museum’s 60th Anniversary
featuring DJ K.Kess

October 24, 2024 6:00–9:30 p.m.

Tickets available here:
africa.si.edu/afrobeat-vibes/

Celebrate 60 years of African Art! Enjoy a fashion show on Friday September 27 and a full day of programming on Saturday September 28! Fashion show begins Friday promptly at 7pm. For more information: linktr.ee/smithsonianafr…

si_africanart's tweet image. Celebrate 60 years of African Art! Enjoy a fashion show on Friday September 27 and a full day of programming on Saturday September 28! Fashion show begins Friday promptly at 7pm. For more information: linktr.ee/smithsonianafr…
si_africanart's tweet image. Celebrate 60 years of African Art! Enjoy a fashion show on Friday September 27 and a full day of programming on Saturday September 28! Fashion show begins Friday promptly at 7pm. For more information: linktr.ee/smithsonianafr…

Have you signed up for our free Community Day? Join us to celebrate 60 years of African Art with fashion, music, and dance. s.si.edu/3B1rPTT

si_africanart's tweet image. Have you signed up for our free Community Day? Join us to celebrate 60 years of African Art with fashion, music, and dance. s.si.edu/3B1rPTT

"Wild Sculpture VII" by Yinka Shonibare MBE welcomes visitors to the only museum dedicated to the arts of Africa over time, from the 11th century to today. Your support helps expand our scholarship, collection, programs, and exhibitions: s.si.edu/3zkbfOz

si_africanart's tweet image. "Wild Sculpture VII" by Yinka Shonibare MBE welcomes visitors to the only museum dedicated to the arts of Africa over time, from the 11th century to today. Your support helps expand our scholarship, collection, programs, and exhibitions: s.si.edu/3zkbfOz

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