The official opening of the National Museum of African America History and Culture!

Schedule at a Glance

Museum Dedication September 24th 
Freedom Sounds Festival September 23 - 25 
The Freedom Sounds festival and public viewing areas for the outdoor Dedication Ceremony, are free and open to the public. PLEASE NOTE: Timed Passes are Required to enter the Museum

Freedom Sounds Festival
Washington Monument Grounds
Friday, September 23, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 24, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 25, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Dedication Ceremony National Museum of African American History and Culture
Saturday, September 24 9:00 am
Gathering and Musical Prelude 10:00 a.m.
Dedication Ceremony Begins 1:00 p.m.

Museum Opens to the Public Museum Opens to the Public National Museum of African American History and Culture
Saturday, September 24, 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 25, 7:00 a.m. – Midnight

Monday - Friday, September 26 - 30, 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 1, 10 a.m. - Midnight
Sunday, October 2, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

For live streaming of the Dedication Ceremony visit the OFFICIAL WEBSITE:  NMAAHC