National Museum of African Art

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8 / 10

8 expert reviews

“The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art is dedicated to displaying, preserving, and educating the public about African art.”

– Travel + Leisure

Frommer's Frommer's
"The National Museum of African Art moved to the Mall in 1987 to share a subterranean space with the Sackler Gallery and the Ripley Center." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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 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 Fodor's
"This unique underground building houses stunning galleries, a library, photographic archives, and educational facilities." Full review
Michelin Guide 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
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