National Museum of African Art

National Museum of African Art

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What is the National Museum of African Art

The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African Art is home to the Institution's collection of African artwork. Exhibits include paintings, ceramics, textiles, pottery, and other forms of artwork from African artists representing styles and cultures of the continent. The museum's includes the Walt-Disney Tishman collection, with over 500 items collected by Paul and Ruth Tishman, donated to the museum to the Smithsonian in 2005.

What Exhibits are at the National Museum of African Art?

The museum features two permanent exhibits:

• African Mosaic: Celebrating a Decade of Collecting: This exhibit features a wide variety of artwork collected by the Smithsonian Institution's African Art Museum.
• Walt Disney-Tishman African Art Collection Highlights Paul and Ruth Tishman collected over 500 items starting in the 1960's. In 1984 this collection was sold to the Walt Disney Company for use in a permanent exhibit at Epcot. When this did not happen, the collection was loaned out to various facilities, and eventually donated to the Smithsonian Institution in 2005. Many of these items are on display in the exhibition.

The museum also runs special exhibitions throughout the year. For a current listing, see the museum's listing of current exhibitions

When is the National Museum of African Art Open?

• The Smithsonian Institution's Museums are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Closed December 25, and for some weather related events.

Where is the National Museum of African Art?

The National Museum of African Art is located on the National Mall. The entrance is behind the SmithsonainCastle by the Edin A. Haupt Garden, aside Independence Ave. A small building serves as the entryway, while the majority of the facility is locaed beneth the garden. The museum is connected to the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Freer Gallery of Art, and S. Dillon Ripley Center underground.

What metro station is closest to the National Museum of African Art?

Two metro stops are located nearby:

• Smithsonian Station (Orange Line, Blue Line, Silver Line)
• L'Enfant Station (Green Line, Yellow Line, Orange Line, Blue Line, Silver Line)

What does it cost to visit the National Museum of African Art?

As with other Smithsonian Institution museums and galleries, there is no cost for admission to the National Museum of African Art.

Where can I learn more about the National Museum of African Art?

Learn more at http://africa.si.edu/.