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About National Museum of African American History and Culture

Located on the National Mall in Washington, DC, the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is a Smithsonian national museum dedicated to African American history and culture. With approximately 85,000 square feet of galleries and related spaces, the museum also offers versatile event spaces, including the Oprah Winfrey Theater, the Concourse Atrium, and multiple gallery spaces configured to host receptions, seated dinners, and performances. Whether you’re planning a large reception, a seated dinner, or an intimate screening, we’ve got you covered with accurate venue information, seating options, and practical access details to help you secure your tickets and plan a smooth visit.

Note: This venue page provides practical details for event planning and general visits, including seating configurations, parking guidance, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining recommendations focused on convenient access and reliable service.

Venue address: 1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560 (National Mall campus). Public parking on the National Mall is limited with no Smithsonian public parking; consider metered street parking or reserve parking through services like ParkWhiz. The closest Metro stations are Federal Triangle and Smithsonian (Mall exit). For a convenient stay, nearby hotels such as Willard InterContinental Washington, JW Marriott Washington DC, Grand Hyatt Washington, and Hamilton Hotel offer walkable access. We’ve highlighted affiliate hotel and dining partners to help you secure trusted options close to the museum. For performance and event spaces, the Oprah Winfrey Theater seats about 370 for performances and screenings, while the Concourse Atrium accommodates seated dinners for around 200 and receptions up to 350. Official floor plans and seating charts are available on the Museum Maps page for L1–L4 and Concourse. This page treats each date as standalone for multi-day events and notes if a date is rescheduled or to be announced.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560 (National Mall campus).
  • Venue type: Smithsonian national museum dedicated to African American history and culture; includes galleries, a theater, and event spaces.
  • Exhibition space: approximately 85,000 square feet of galleries and related spaces.
  • Largest event capacity: reception up to 2,500 guests; seated dinner up to 400; main venues offer diverse configurations.
  • The Oprah Winfrey Theater seats about 370 for performances and screenings.
  • Concourse Atrium seating/dining: seated dinner around 200; reception up to 350.
  • Seating charts/floor plans: official Museum Maps page provides floor plans for L1–L4 and Concourse.
  • Parking: no Smithsonian public parking on the National Mall; limited metered street parking; ParkWhiz available for reserved parking.
  • Transit: closest Metro stations are Federal Triangle and Smithsonian (Mall exit).
  • Notable events: 10th anniversary programming announced as 'Welcome Home: Our Legacy Continues' for 2026–2027; other exhibitions and events (e.g., Afrofuturism exhibit in 2023).
  • Nearby hotels: Willard InterContinental Washington, JW Marriott Washington DC, Grand Hyatt Washington, and Hamilton Hotel are within walking distance.