It is a beautiful local informative museum. It is dedicated to the betterment of our lives as a whole. I was amazed to learn a lot of the information and was eager to drive my children around the city and continue our learning journeys. and also remember some incredible roads, murals, outstanding women and their contributions! More

Always a great place for learning. Small but can enjoy a entire exhibit in one day. Always quite and has a beautiful outdoor setting for a picnic. Changes exhibit about every 3 to 6 months. Great for Afrikans in America to experience. Fredrick Douglass house is close by. A must see! Help to keep these places alive in our community.

Attended a Gardening Event here with Derick Thomas as the presenter. Enjoyed the chefs who shared recipes with the attendees using fresh herbs and goods from the garden at this location. Network and met people who were also involved with learning how to care for plants and herbs. This was a GREAT EVENT!!!!!! I enjoyed this event.

One of Southeast DC’s hidden gems. It takes about 30 minutes to see everything. The staff is always nice and I learn something new every time I visit. It’s worth a look, if you are in the DC area and have a few moments. They have free parking with about 20 spots and a nice outdoor picnic area. More

Such rich local history. Washington, DC activists have empowered many grassroots organizations to build better communities serving all constituencies. I was impressed by the stories of engaged communities advocating for good change and support, pushing back on displacement and disenfranchisement.

Unexpected trip here when the National African American museum was way too busy. It had a really cool exhibit abt urban development gone wrong in various D.C. hoods. It's only 1 level, but laid out well and packed with information and videos. Donations accepted. Very satisfying experience.

Great museum, a must see for any DMV resident the staff here is very informative about the community. When i visited there was an exhibit on food and how it relates to food deserts, food waste, gentrification, and more. I believe the next exhbit for the museum will be about housing More

For the subject matter they did a great job with the presentation. My family and I stopped here on our way home from vacation and sadly didn't have a lot of time to really soak it all in. The main theme though was not lost and I love that they're getting Gen Z involved.

Blind visitor: I 100% enjoy visiting the museum. Every event I attend is enjoyable. I have learned and valued from my visit. My primary concern is not knowing when they are open to having an event. I look forward to renovations being complete. More

Such a nicely put together exhibit in a lovely space. Supe informative and inspiring exhibit about women in the environmental justice movement in DC, with good opportunities to interact/engage all ages (elementary and up). A hidden gem! More

First of all, this museum is a part of the Smithsonian brand and it is put, way out of the way in a near impossible location to reach, that is, via mass transit. Having said this, the staff there were engaging and welcoming and going there

Not a Smithsonian that you would stumble upon but a great experience all DC residents should have. I recommend combining it with Trip to Frederick Douglas's home since it's a smaller museum. Staff is very warm and welcoming when you come in

The Anacostia Community Museum may be the smallest of the Smithsonian's but it's the first federally funded community museum in the country. Located in SE DC in Fort Stanton, it's often overlooked since it's the farthest from the National

Wonderful community based museum with engaging and relevant exhibit. We were there for the food justice exhibit. Had enough to keep a 7 year old interested and learning while the adults looked and learned more deeply. The educator on site

This museum is a gem in the neighborhood! Over the years, we have learned so much about life in DC and connections to people in the Caribbean from visits to this museum. It's a mystery to me why it is never packed with people when we go.

This Museum is a off the main path amazing find in Southeast, DC! I remember as a young child visiting the Anacostia Museum at a different location. Fast forward to 2019 and you will find a new location with lots of history hidden away.

Had a very educational visit to this remodeled museum. Enjoyed very much the exhibits honoring pioneering woman, particularly black woman and other woman of color who throughout history have advocated for women's rights and enviromental

One of my favorite museums in DC so far. I really enjoyed their exhibition, “A Right to the City”, which shows how residents in DC have been displaced by urban renewal projects and how they have fought back for their interests and needs

My First Time Back There Since 2011 and After The Remodeling. It Was Go To See The Shaw Area. Haven't Lived There In The Area Since About 1985. And Seeing The Historical Era Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Riding Down 7th Street NW In A

I discovered this museum by chance and thankfully so. It is the first Smithsonian Museum dedicated to African American History. It was certainly a smaller space than I expected yet I was pleasantly surprised at how well designed the

This is a Smithsonian museum so admission is always free. It's small compared to its sister museums so a visit shouldn't last more than an hour. The exhibits were eye-opening and informative, highlighting issues of displacement,

A wonderful and at the same time sad walk down memory lane is what the "A Right to the City" exhibit was for me. So much history. So much change. If you can make time it's definitely worth your time to visit.

I enjoyed Saturday and Sunday. Love the exhibits on display. Got a chance to meet the new director very pleasant. We loved all activities this weekend. Keep up the good work. Let's not forget Chocolate City.

Humbled and inspired by the Food Injustice exhibit. So powerful and complicated… hits home nationwide. Sad to see Mitch… lived in DC as he was changing lives. The opportunities to do something are awesome!

I recommend this museum to everybody who goes to Washington. A really important museum that shows a side of history and the present that is often forgotten or ignored. Highly highly recommend! More

An underrated museum. Worth the trip to the South side of town, ever changing neighborhood. No trouble parking and gracious museum staff. A little top heavy on administrative staff though.

Small but impressive! I enjoyed my visit, as well as my two toddlers, which was surprising. The exhibits were colorful and engaging for them while informative and nostalgiac for me!

The only complaint is that it is not bigger. The museum is so inspirational and uplifting, and it’s message should have the room it deserves to be spread.

Interesting museum with lots of cool exhibits. Has friendly staff. And has drinks for free. They don’t have a gift shop which would be nice. More

Their exhibition is great about women in EJ in DC. Come and visit to learn about history that still happens.... you will not regret More

Lots of interactive activities for the kids. Very swanky and well put together. Not very big, but definitely worth the visit. More

Wonderful program about Frederick Douglas with interesting artifacts. Nice exhibits and lovely space. More

Small. Very small. Also, they were between installations, so there were only two exhibits to view.

Small museum and helpful staff. But the neighborhood felt very unsafe...
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Love this local gem. The staff is outstanding, super helpful, approachable and local!

Very interesting and underutilized Smithsonian museum dedicated to local history.

parking can be a lil tricky but very informational place

A safe space to learn more about our cities history.

Beautiful museum and excellent staff!

I checked out an exhibit on activism.