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Anacostia Community Museum
Courtesy of the Anacostia Community Museum

Hours:

  • 10 to 5
    Closed December 25

Location:

  • 1901 Fort Place, SE
    Washington, DC

Phone/Website:

Metro:

Green Line
  • Anacostia Metro Station
    (Green line) Transfer to W2 or W3 bus; Free parking available



Portrait of a Young Black Man Smoking

Tips

Visit often. Revolving exhibitions in the first-floor galleries assure each experience will be different.

Discover the special in the ordinary. Everyday objects offer fascinating perspectives in history and culture.

Free tours are available, except on holidays, for groups of 15 or more by calling 202-633-4870. For self-guided, child-centered tours, call the museum’s education department at 202-633-4844.

Shuttle

On weekends from June 19 through Labor Day weekend, catch free roundtrip rides on shuttle buses running from the National Mall to the museum. Visit anacostia.si.edu/shuttle

Group Tours: Exhibitions

(for groups of 15 or more; by appointment only, call Mon.-Fri., 10 AM-5 PM, except federal holidays: 202-633-4870)


Group Tours: George Washington Carver Nature Trail

(recommended for K-8th grade; for groups of 30 or fewer; by appointment only, call Mon.-Fri., 10 AM-5 PM, except federal holidays: 202-633-4870)

Learn about Dr. George Washington Carver and how to become a steward of the earth in your own neighborhood.

• 3rd Wednesday of each month, 10 AM-1 PM (weather permitting)

Note: Not suitable for people with mobility impairments.


Tours for Visitors with Hearing Impairments

(by appointment only, 3-week notice required; call Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-5 PM, except federal holidays: 202-633-4823 or e-mail parkers@si.edu)