Event
District Day 2026
Come and join us to honor D.C. Emancipation Day, which emancipated 3,000 enslaved individuals in the nation's capital. Residents throughout the area — including the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia — are invited to the museum for a day of live performances, a trunk show, and a special District Day menu from the Sweet Home Café.
District residents presenting a valid ID will enjoy free admission. Non-district residents can also enter for free, but they must register in advance.
On View At
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a place where all Americans can learn about the richness and diversity of the African American experience, what it means to their lives, and how it helped us shape this nation.
Washington, DC
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday
12 to 5:30 p.m. Monday
12 to 5:30 p.m. Monday