Experts' Choice Award National Museum of African Art
What the experts agree on
Underground Smithsonian gem showcasing 12,000 pieces of African art—masks, textiles, ceramics—accessed through the stunning Enid Haupt Garden. Rotating galleries and vast photo archives make it essential for understanding the continent's artistic
“The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art is dedicated to displaying, preserving, and educating the public about African art.”
– Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet "Enter the museum’s ground-level pavilion through the Enid A Haupt Memorial Garden, then descend into the dim underground exhibit space." Full review
Time Out "This museum’s entrance pavilion, designed by Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott, lies across the amazing Enid Haupt Garden from its twin, the Sackler." Full review
Fodor's "This unique underground building houses stunning galleries, a library, photographic archives, and educational facilities." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Originally located in a row of Capitol Hill town houses, the National Museum of African Art today occupies more spacious quarters in the underground Smithsonian Quadrangle complex." Full review
Where "Sub-Saharan African art: masks, textiles, regalia, furniture, ceramics. " Full review
Frommer's "The galleries rotate works from the museum’s 12,000-piece permanent inventory of ancient and modern art, spanning art forms and geographic areas...also houses a collection of some 450,000 photographs" Full review
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