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Bus stations near National Museum of African Art in Washington

  • Independence St Ave & Lenfant Plaza,2 min walk,
  • Independence Ave & L'Enfant Pl Sw Wb,2 min walk,
  • Independence & 9th St,3 min walk,
  • SW Independence Av & SW 12th St,4 min walk,
  • Jefferson Drive And 12th Street SW (Eb),5 min walk,
  • Independence Ave & 12th St,5 min walk,
  • SW Independence Av & SW 7th St,5 min walk,
  • Sw 7th St & Sw Independence Av,6 min walk,

Metro stations near National Museum of African Art in Washington

  • L'Enfant Plaza,9 min walk,

Bus lines to National Museum of African Art in Washington

  • 681,East Gate Via Stone Ridge II,
  • 881,Leesburg Via Dulles Transit Center,
  • 883,Harmony,
  • 884,Dulles Transit Center/Leesburg/Harmony,
  • 885,Leesburg/Harmony,
  • 886,Brambleton Via Dulles Transit Center,
  • 230,230/12 Severna Park,
  • 250,250/7 Kent Island,
  • 630,630/12 La Plata,
  • 725,725/3 Washington Dc,
  • 281,H ST & 4TH ST - Stone Ridge II,
  • 481,H ST & 4TH ST - Leesburg P&R,
  • 483,H ST & 4TH ST - Harmony Park and Ride,
  • 484,H ST & 4TH ST - Harmony Park and Ride,
  • 486,Brambleton - H ST & 4TH ST,
  • NMS,Lincoln Memorial,
  • 563,Pentagon / L'Enfant Plaza / Navy Yard,
  • 612,Pentagon / Gainesville - University Lot,
  • 923,Pentagon / L'Enfant / Navy Yard,
  • 52,South To L'Enfant Plaza Sta,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to National Museum of African Art?

    The closest stations to National Museum of African Art are:

    • Independence St Ave & Lenfant Plaza is 82 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Independence Ave & L'Enfant Pl Sw Wb is 82 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Independence & 9th St is 223 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Jefferson Drive And 12th Street SW (Eb) is 311 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • SW Independence Av & SW 12th St is 311 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Independence Ave & 12th St is 334 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • SW Independence Av & SW 7th St is 362 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Sw 7th St & Sw Independence Av is 470 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • L'Enfant Plaza is 692 yards away, 9 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near National Museum of African Art?

    These bus lines stop near National Museum of African Art: 11Y, 33, 923, NMS.

  • Which train lines stop near National Museum of African Art?

    These train lines stop near National Museum of African Art: MANASSAS LINE, MARC.

  • Which metro lines stop near National Museum of African Art?

    These metro lines stop near National Museum of African Art: METRORAIL BLUE LINE, METRORAIL GREEN LINE, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE, METRORAIL YELLOW LINE.

  • What’s the nearest metro station to National Museum of African Art in Washington?

    The nearest metro station to National Museum of African Art in Washington is L'Enfant Plaza. It’s a 9 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to National Museum of African Art in Washington?

    The nearest bus stops to National Museum of African Art in Washington are Independence St Ave & Lenfant Plaza and Independence Ave & L'Enfant Pl Sw Wb. The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first metro to National Museum of African Art in Washington?

    The METRORAIL BLUE LINE is the first metro that goes to National Museum of African Art in Washington. It stops nearby at 5:18 AM.

  • What time is the last metro to National Museum of African Art in Washington?

    The METRORAIL GREEN LINE is the last metro that goes to National Museum of African Art in Washington. It stops nearby at 12:16 AM.

  • What time is the first train to National Museum of African Art in Washington?

    The MANASSAS LINE is the first train that goes to National Museum of African Art in Washington. It stops nearby at 6:12 AM.

  • What time is the last train to National Museum of African Art in Washington?

    The MANASSAS LINE is the last train that goes to National Museum of African Art in Washington. It stops nearby at 7:08 PM.

  • What time is the first bus to National Museum of African Art in Washington?

    The 70 is the first bus that goes to National Museum of African Art in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:02 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to National Museum of African Art in Washington?

    The 52 is the last bus that goes to National Museum of African Art in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:25 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare to National Museum of African Art?

    The metro fare to National Museum of African Art costs about $2.00 - $6.00.

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National Museum of African Art Address: 950 Independence Ave SW street in Washington

National Museum of African Art, Washington
National Museum of African Art, WashingtonThe National Museum of African Art is the Smithsonian Institution's African art museum, located on the National Mall of the United States capital. Its collections include 9,000 works of traditional and contemporary African art from both Sub-Saharan and North Africa, 300,000 photographs, and 50,000 library volumes. It was the first institution dedicated to African art in the United States and remains the largest collection. The Washington Post called the museum a mainstay in the international art world and the main venue for contemporary African art in the United States. The museum was founded in 1964 by a former Foreign Service officer in Capitol Hill. The collection focused on traditional African art and an educational mission to teach black cultural heritage. To ensure the museum's longevity, the founder lobbied Congress to adopt the museum under the Smithsonian's auspices. It joined the Smithsonian in 1979 and became the National Museum of African Art two years later. A new, primarily underground museum building was completed in 1987, just off the National Mall and adjacent to other Smithsonian museums. It is among the Smithsonian's smallest museums. The African art museum took a scholarly direction over the next twenty years, with less social programming. It collected traditional and contemporary works of historical importance. Exhibitions include both internal and borrowed works and have ranged from solo artists to broad survey shows. The museum hosts two-to-three temporary exhibitions and ten special events annually. The preferred abbreviation for its name is NMAfA.
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