African American Civil War Museum

The museum was amazing for spotlighting African Americans in history from slavery to current events!!!

A MUST SEE IF ON A TRIP TO DC! I decided to go on a weekday to avoid the crowd.
I recommend booking a scheduled time on their website first to bypass the entry queue.

From the accurate timeline of history (early days of slave trade to modern slavery) to the well articulated story’s and narratives, you will leave this museum with a sense of soberness, humility and joy as to how far we have come as humans.

The 2 hours we spent taking in all the history definitely wasn’t enough. If you really want to get a full experience, I recommend dedicating a full day to the museum!

Text heavy exhibitions, but boy is it all needed and important information. The museum tells a comprehensive story of the black soldier via the black experience at large, including time periods well before and after the Civil War. Staff is A++++. One of the few museums that offer equally compelling experiences for visitors AND DC residents alike.

I truly enjoyed visiting the African American Civil War Museum and received a very informative history lesson from the Director before I wandered around! There was also an event going on but I was still able to get some great pics!! Will definitely be going back so I can see more!! Great place to visit!! So much HISTORY!!

Loved the museum, I was shocked that my toddler got interested on the exhibits

Highly recommend for the family (not children under 13 it may be overwhelming) Make sure to start at the bottom and work your way up with the tour. Allow yourself an entire day

Full of inspiring stories of our past, present, and future. These kings of men deserve to be honored, in such a way as is done at the African American Civil War Memorial Museum.

WELL worth the stop. Free African American Civil War museum has African American history from slavery to civil rights and you'll definitely learn some things they don't tell you in history class. Period dress, live musket presentation and our guide knew his facts and history. Everyone should stop by here to know about our nation's history.

Had a really great time, very educational, you need two days to go through this Museum.

A lot of African American history in a small space, I would recommend leaving a nice donation because they do not charge you.

Small museum with lots of history! Our tour guide had all the answers and was very helpful!

What an amazing experience, I learned so much. The best part was this man who shared about his life and stories that went from generation to another in his family. I had tears during his speech, that is how powerful it was ...

A short 10 minute Uber ride from the National Mall. Learned a great deal about the role of African Americans fight for freedom and the Union in the Civil War.

If you have time stop and listen to the history of Africans Americians who lost their lives during the war. Glad our tour guide stopped here!

What an amazing experience for my family. An awesome and intimate look at the events of the Civil War that shaped the country and showed how significant African Americans contributions were for all Americans, especially people of color.

The amount (209K+) of names of the soldiers listed was mind blowing!

Visited recently for my birthday. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff! Can't wait to go back!

Best experience I've had in a civil war museum, our guide Markquett is a very bright and passionate young man who uncovered many hidden secrets about African Americans' role is all wars.

An amazing place where you can find and connect to your ancestors.

Small ,historicaly significant place , this was a lovely activity . Benjamen Sands and his band was incredible the poems, the songs it was a lovely day.