National Museum of African Art General History
Explore Sub-Saharan Heritage
950 Independence Avenue Southwest
Washington,
DC, 20024
United States
+1 202 633 4600
+1 202 357 4879
http://africa.si.edu/index2.ht..
nmafaweb@si.edu
Transport Options:
Train Available: Smithsonian
Washington,
DC, 20024
United States
+1 202 633 4600
+1 202 357 4879http://africa.si.edu/index2.ht..nmafaweb@si.edu
Transport Options:
Train Available: Smithsonian
Overview
National Museum of African Art is the best museum in the United States for exploring the crafts and artwork of sub-Saharan Africa. Specific areas, such as the Kingdom of Benin and the city of Kerma receive special focus. The museum does a fine job of placing its collections into informative contexts. Children will enjoy the films, workshops and musical performances. Admission is free.Open Hours
Mo to Su from 10:00 AM to 05:30 PMToo much Beninby Yahoo | 2007-09-04 23:00:33 | 
Overall, worth a trip to see, but too many examples of the same type of item, and too much from too few places, such as Benin. Some pieces are tourist trade quality, especially the fabrics.
