Experts' Choice Award Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum
What the experts agree on
This Smithsonian museum in historic Anacostia spotlights African-American history, urban communities, and contemporary social issues through rotating thematic exhibits, serving as both neighborhood gathering space and cultural institution.
“This museum in a historically black neighborhood in Southeast Washington examines the impact of contemporary social issues on urban communities.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's "Its mission today goes beyond D.C.'s local African-American experience to examine more generally the impact of social and cultural issues on a community." Full review
Lonely Planet "This Smithsonian museum wears several hats: as community hall and museum for the surrounding black neighborhood of Anacostia, and as a place for rotating exhibits." Full review
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Be aware that you can’t really walk here; you’ll either need a taxi, your own wheels or the bus.
Time Out "This modest museum hosts changing thematic exhibitions spotlighting history, culture and creative expression from an African-American perspective." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A member of the Smithsonian Institution, the Anacostia Community Museum aims to illuminate the urban experience, the shaping of communities, and the history and culture of African American societies." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Located on the high ground of old Fort Stanton, a Civil War fortress now converted into a public park, this museum was conceived by the Smithsonian Institution as a neighborhood museum." Full review
Where "Devoted to activism, urban communities and African-American heritage. Daily 10 am-5 pm." Full review
New York Times "Anacostia Community Museum highlights social issues within the Anacostia neighborhood and African American neighborhoods around the country. It is part of the Smithsonian Institution, the..."
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