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Bus stations near National Museum of African Art in Washington

  • 2nd St & E Capitol St (Supreme Court) Sb,5 min walk,
  • Independence Ave & 1st St Se Wb,5 min walk,
  • Independence Av Se+1 St SE,5 min walk,
  • Massachusetts Av Ne+4 St NE,6 min walk,

Train stations near National Museum of African Art in Washington

  • Union Station,12 min walk,

Metro stations near National Museum of African Art in Washington

  • Union Station,12 min walk,
  • Capital South,21 min walk,

Light Rail stations near National Museum of African Art in Washington

  • H St And 3rd St NE,26 min walk,

Bus lines to National Museum of African Art in Washington

  • 230,230/12 Severna Park,
  • 250,250/7 Kent Island,
  • 305,305/11 Columbia,
  • 325,325/7 Columbia,
  • 335,335/7 Washington Dc,
  • 345,345/12 Long Gate Park & Ride,
  • 630,630/12 La Plata,
  • 725,725/3 Washington Dc,
  • 810,810/1 Washington Dc,
  • 820,820/13 Washington Dc,
  • 830,830/21 Sunderland / Dunkirk,
  • 840,840/18 Prince Frederick / St Leonard,
  • 32,West To Potomac Park,
  • 36,West To Potomac Park,
  • D6,West To Sibley Hospital,
  • X8,East To Carver Terrace,
  • 96,East To Capitol Heights Station,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to National Museum of African Art?

    The closest stations to National Museum of African Art are:

    • 2nd St & E Capitol St (Supreme Court) Sb is 375 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Independence Ave & 1st St Se Wb is 395 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Independence Av Se+1 St SE is 407 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Massachusetts Av Ne+4 St NE is 424 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Union Station is 1000 yards away, 12 min walk.
    • Capital South is 1725 yards away, 21 min walk.
    • H St And 3rd St NE is 2146 yards away, 26 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near National Museum of African Art?

    These Bus lines stop near National Museum of African Art: 32, 36, 80, 96

  • 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 ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE

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

    The nearest light rail station to National Museum of African Art in Washington is H St And 3rd St NE. It’s a 26 min walk away.

  • 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 Union Station. It’s a 12 min walk away.

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

    The nearest train station to National Museum of African Art in Washington is Union Station. It’s a 12 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 2nd St & E Capitol St (Supreme Court) Sb, Independence Ave & 1st St Se Wb and Independence Av Se+1 St SE. The closest one is a 5 min walk away.

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

    The H ST - BENNING is the first Light Rail that goes to National Museum of African Art in Washington. It stops nearby at 6:03 AM.

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

    The H ST - BENNING is the last Light Rail that goes to National Museum of African Art in Washington. It stops nearby at 12:03 AM.

  • 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 5:13 AM.

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

    The METRORAIL ORANGE LINE is the last Metro that goes to National Museum of African Art in Washington. It stops nearby at 12:18 AM.

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

    The ACELA is the first Train that goes to National Museum of African Art in Washington. It stops nearby at 5:00 AM.

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

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL is the last Train that goes to National Museum of African Art in Washington. It stops nearby at 11:20 PM.

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

    The 32 is the first Bus that goes to National Museum of African Art in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:05 AM.

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

    The MEGABUS is the last Bus that goes to National Museum of African Art in Washington. It stops nearby at 6:50 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, 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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