Opportunity at ALA Annual: Visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photo credit: Susan Polos

As you visit DC for Annual, some sites must not be missed. One is the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC).  Here are some tips to expedite your visit:

  • VIP TOURS are being offered on Thursday June 20 and Tuesday June 25 beginning at 9:30 am on each day. Contact Bettye Smith at bls.csktreas2018@gmail.com if you would like to participate.  Sign up is required – Deadline is May 3. For security reasons, all names must be submitted to the museum.
  • GROUP VISITS – If VIP tours are not convenient or available, group tickets may be obtained.  Go to website https://nmaahc.si.edu/visit/groups for more details.  (This does not include any tours.  The Welcome Desk inside the museum will have more information if any tours are available.)
  • WALK-INS – For entry into the museum Monday through Friday after 1:00 pm, no passes are required.
  • SAME DAY PASSES – These are available online at https://nmaahc.si.edu/visit/passes each day beginning at 6:30 am. Up to 4 passes per order may be obtained.
  • ADVANCED TIMED PASSES – These are available online 3 months prior to the month of your visit.  Unfortunately the date for June has passed.

Please check the museum website https://nmaahc.si.edu or email Bettye Smith at bls.csktreas2018@gmail.com if you have additional questions.

Bettye Smith is treasurer of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Committee.