It's interesting the way it is organized and the flow of the exhibits. From the ground level there are 4 levels up with modern AA history and then there are 3 levels below the ground level that take you back to the start of slavery and work it's way towards the present.
Amazing experience to be had by anyone who lives and cares about the history of the United States. African Americans are a historic and permanent part of American history and this museum simply takes your breath away four floors packed with the history, tenacity, perseverance and victory of a people. I highly recommend visiting this museum in 2-3 visits. There is so much to take in, so much raw emotion, so much history to learn, and its all undeniable. If you would rather start a little less heavy, begin on the top floor. If not start from the ground and work your way up. Finally, if you have the opportunity I highly recommend dining on sight, it is truly part of the experience. Not a stone was left unturned in this marvelous place. I will go back again and again...each one reach one
Just excellent. First of all, its massive. I HIGHLY recommend starting with the lower levels (slavery). The guide takes you on an elevator to C3. So in order, do C3, C2,C1, and then head for the Contemplative Fountain, which was one of my most favorite parts. PLEASE go to the Sweet Home Cafe. As with any museum, it's a bit pricey, but there are affordable options and they have amazing portion sizes. Floors 2,3 and 4 are dedicated to the achievements of African American post-slavery and it is vast. I would highly, highly recommend for people of any race. African American history is American history.
Amazing, and full of history. You may have to go more than once to see everything. The museum can get very crowded, and have long lines, so that might cut your time in half. The gift shop is very nice, and worth going to, but the prices are on the higher side. The restaurant in the museum has very good food, and a huge selection, but once again the prices are high. The museum is free, so the gift shop, and restaurant are worth going to. Get to the museum early there is some parking on the street, but it is very limited. If you go on the weekend the parking lot right up the street from the museum is only 15.00 for the whole day. The parking lot does get crowded so please go early to get a parking spot. All the other museum's are free as well, so go to more than one. Enjoy ☺
This is an amazing museum. People of all ages and races are amazed, shocked, and humbled by the history that they cone upon while at this museum.
This was an amazing experience! Everyone who is physically able to do so should take the time to go visit ... you will not be disappointed. I really enjoyed seeing diversity in terms of the crowd throughout the museum. It was very touching to see parents walking through with their children explaining the events in detail. There was so much to take in that one visit is definitely not enough time to absorb and process everything.This was very well designed, thought out and overall put together. I personally felt/experienced so many different emotions from happy to sad/angry and I loved every moment. Bring comfortable walking shoes. I will be visiting again!!!
You need well more than 2 hours or even multiple trips in order to read information, watch videos, and make it through the entire museum. Many people expresses getting emotional by the history that learn while there. Must visit. It's free!
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