Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum

Top 5% of attractions in Washington DC

8/10

“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

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

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