The National Museum of African American History and Culture
At Julian Tours, we are sure groups booking trips to Washington, D.C. will want to include a stop at the new National Museum of African American History and Culture.
So we’re doing all we can to scout the museum out, helping visitors make the most out of their time there.
Here is our guide to the NMAAHC:
Music and D.C.’s New African-American Museum: A Guide for School Groups
More than 50 forms of music have African-American roots.
The “Musical Crossroads” exhibit on the NMAAHC’s top floor explores all of it, and is a must-see for school groups and educational tours of the museum.
Why the Sports Fans in Your Class Will Love D.C.’s New African-American Museum
Photo via Rick Snider
Let’s face it: Not every kid loves museums.
So here’s one way teachers and tour group leaders can reach kids who aren’t excited about visiting the Smithsonian’s new African-American museum: Sports.
The museum’s “Leveling the Playing Field” exhibit ties sports, culture, politics and civil rights together — just like many prominent African-American athletes did in their time.
A 2-Hour Tour of the NMAAHC: It Can Be Done
Photo via Elvert Barnes/Flickr
Can a school group fit the National Museum of African American History and Culture into an already-busy trip to Washington, D.C.?
Definitely, if the group follows this to-the-minute two-hour tour plan while at the Smithsonian’s newest museum.
Starting from the entrance and hitting every key spot in the museum, this plan won’t steer you wrong.
Why the New African-American Museum in D.C. Is a Must-See on Your Next Trip
By Douglas Remley – Courtesy Smithsonian NMAAHC
There are plenty of reasons to visit the NMAAHC.
It provides the first large-scale opportunity to study African-American history from its origins in slavery to the modern Black Lives Matter movement at one of D.C.’s major museums.
Here are three key reasons that we think this museum will be especially valuable for school groups.
A Lesson Plan for Visiting D.C.’s New African-American Museum
By Douglas Remley – Courtesy Smithsonian NMAAHC
Given the expected crowds, the NMAAHC will be no place to walk and gawk while on a tight schedule.
So we’ve combed through the museum’s extensive collection and created a brief outline of displays intended to launch long discussions as part of student tours.
Three More Ways to Experience African-American History in D.C.
If you can’t get tickets for the new (and wildly popular) National Museum of African American History and Culture but want to learn about African-American history in D.C., good news:
You have options.
These sites can be a complement to or a substitute for visiting the NMAAHC.
Frequently Asked Questions: Key Facts for Visitors to the New NMAAHC
The Smithsonian’s new African-American Museum is seeing an expected surge of visitors and interest.
Many visitors — and those planning to visit —have questions. We’ve tried to answer some of the most popular ones in this African-American Museum FAQ.
Julian Tours has compiled these articles and more into a free, downloadable guide for educators and others planning a group visit to the new National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. Click below for more information:
