Anacostia Community Museum

1901 Fort Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020, USA

Address:	1901 Fort Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020, USA
Phone:	+1 202-633-4820
Site:	anacostia.si.edu
Rating:	4.6
Working:	10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM

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Austin Graff

The Anacostia Community Museum may be the smallest of the Smithsonians but its the first federally funded community museum in the country. Located in SE DC in Fort Stanton, its often overlooked since its the farthest from the National Mall and not near a Metro. Despite this, if you live in DC, its worth for these reasons: 1) Its a community museum and highlights the marginalized in our city and advocates for community, advocacy, and identity. They invite you to interact with the each exhibit asking yourself about how you define freedom and identity. If anything, it makes you reflect and think. 2) It only takes 15-30 minutes to go through so if you need a quick trip, its for you. 3) The building is beautiful and there are a few murals inside that are striking. 4) Theres a nice park next door with picnic tables to enjoy the outdoors. 5) Its free and they host some great events also for free. If youre a tourist and short on time in DC, skip this one. if youre a local, visit this place at least once!

K Lynch

Had an opportunity to visit the Anacostia Community Museum today, to embrace the exhibit "Twelve Years that Shook and Shaped Washington" and I was quit impressed with the exhibit. This was my first visit. I enjoyed the entire presentation on display, the colors, the history, the setting was all amazing. I truly envisioned each and every era on display, which assistant me with where Washington, DC was then and where it is now. I must say the curator and the team of people all whom had hands involved nailed it, with the visual presentation. I learned so much about a city that I was born and raised in. I wish I was still an Art Teacher for DCPS, Im sure my students would have enjoyed it, no worries I had an amazing experience for them and most importantly myself. Kudos Kudos Kudos. Thank You Anacostia......

Dallas Plummer

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 on a weekday or weekend is time well spent. There was an exhibit regarding my familys surname (not sure if its my family) but the staff when they saw my name, treated me like a rock star! Go there, its free and it has....information!

Michael Huang

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 Douglass home since its a smaller museum. Staff is very warm and welcoming when you come in

Imani Edwards

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!

Blake Wilson

Probably the Smithsonian museum that I have visited the most. I love the Derek Webster installation and cant wait to see the upcoming Celia Cruz and Ella Fitzgerald programs.

Monique Jackson

Our Children of the Light Inc. STARS learned about the history of Anacostia, where I grew up and learned about protesting and changes that were made in the community

Eri Manr

Is a small place compare to the big museums in Washington. Is worth the travel if you interested in it.The shocking panoramics on the streets is amazing!!

G Jarami

Beautiful, educational, inspirational. This museum was built to get the community involved in their own history. So grateful I got to see it in person

Lutricia Lewis-Quarles

I thought it was a very nice little tour Id like to see more African-American pictures in there however this is what its supposed to be was very nice

Bruce W Hightower

What a great day to enjoy this hidden gem. Who knew this museum existed. Great spot to go to enjoy yet another peice of history.

Anthony Gualtieri

Excellent Smithsonian museum off the beaten track. Free shuttle service make the location easily accessible and parking is free.

Amy

Super helpful staff, extremely well put together exhibit, in a beautiful space. A top tier Smithsonian Institute and a must stop

Rod Wade

Off the beaten path of the rest of the Smithsonian museums. Its a great gem hidden in the great Anacostia neighborhood.

J Collier

This is a family friendly place with great exhibits about DC, cool staff, and educational programming.