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Reviews — 8
This beautiful facility has an excellent collection and display of African American history.
It was closed for renovations but a history buff was out front giving some brief overviews.
Very disappointed. We came from Minnesota to see this. We waited along with another family for about 45 minutes. It stated it was open on the website but nothing there. We Funaki went into the front site where a man had come up and told us it was closed. So disappointed. You may want to call first before going.
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 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!!
Highly recommend for the family (not children under 13 it may be overwhelming) Make sure to start at the bottom and work your way up with the tour. Allow yourself an entire day
I came here on a school field trip. The actors playing soldiers are great and good with children. They give an interactive lesson on what life was like for the African American Soldiers. Provided scavenger hunt for the children, then leads them to outdoor memorial ( better to visit when it’s warm out)
Overall great experience.
Overall great experience.
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.