Anacostia Community Museum, African American museum in Anacostia, Washington D.C., United States.
The Anacostia Community Museum documents and preserves local communities through exhibits focusing on urban experiences and social change in Washington D.C.
Established in 1967 as the first federally funded community museum in the United States, the institution began operations in a former movie theater building.
The museum presents exhibitions and programs examining African American history, social justice, and community development through artifacts, photographs, and oral histories.
Located at Fort Stanton, the museum maintains a research library dedicated to African American history and offers free admission to all exhibitions.
The museum's advisory committee includes neighborhood residents who participate in planning exhibitions and programs, ensuring direct community involvement in museum operations.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1967
Official opening: September 15, 1967
Part of: Smithsonian Institution
Address: 1901 Fort Place SE, Washington, DC 20020
Website: http://anacostia.si.edu
GPS coordinates: 38.85690,-76.97690
Latest update: May 11, 2025 19:39
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