Anacostia Community Museum

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The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum documents and interprets the effect of historical and contemporary social and cultural issues on communities.

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Address: 1901 Fort Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020, USA

Phone: (202) 633-4820

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State: District of Columbia

City: Washington

Zip Code: 20020

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Hidden gem of a museum. Great way to explore east side of city. Connected to Fredrick Douglas house by trails

 9 years ago (06-02-2018)

The Anacostia Community Museum may be the smallest of the Smithsonian's but it's the first federally funded community museum in the country. Located in SE DC in Fort Stanton, it's often overlooked since it's the farthest from the National Mall and not near a Metro. Despite this, if you live in DC, it's worth for these reasons:

1) It's a community museum and highlights the marginalized in our city and advocates for community, advocacy, and identity. They invite you to interact with the each exhibit asking yourself about how you define freedom and identity. If anything, it makes you reflect and think.

2) It only takes 15-30 minutes to go through so if you need a quick trip, it's for you.

3) The building is beautiful and there are a few murals inside that are striking.

4) There's a nice park next door with picnic tables to enjoy the outdoors.

5) It's free and they host some great events also for free.

If you're a tourist and short on time in DC, skip this one. if you're a local, visit this place at least once!

 9 years ago (29-08-2017)

I learned so much!! Currently displaying the Latinex Exhibition and it's awesome. A must see!! And it's free. Go do it.

 9 years ago (21-12-2017)

Fun place for a community Museum. Provides shuttle from metro stop to the museum.

 9 years ago (12-02-2018)

Not a Smithsonian that you would stumble upon but a great experience all DC residents should have.  I recommend combining it with Trip to Frederick Douglas's home since it's a smaller museum. Staff is very warm and welcoming when you come in

 9 years ago (04-09-2017)

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