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National Museum of African Art in Ward 2, District of Columbia

National Museum of African Art in District of Columbia is a museum (wheelchair accessible, Smithsonian Institution, opening hours: Mon–Sun 10–17:30; Holiday closed, free of charge, Web), Independence Avenue Southwest 950 (20560). National Museum of African Art is also known as AFA. Ⓦ.

House Number
950
Postal Code
20560
Street
Independence Avenue Southwest
Building Type
building
Operator
Smithsonian Institution
Tourism
museum
Website
https://africa.si.edu/
Wheelchair Access
yes

Artworks

  • Arthur Vining Downing Statue – approx. 300 ft.
  • Joseph Henry (Artist: Bounds, A. Pierce, bronze) – approx. 550 ft.
  • Angola II (Artist: Issac Witkin). 1967 – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Spatial Concept: Nature (Artist: Lucio Fontana, bronze). 1959-60; cast 1965 (bronze) – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Geometric Mouse (Artist: Claes Oldenburg, steel). 1971, Steel – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Are Years What? (for Marianne Moore) (Artist: Mark di Suvero, steel). 1967, Painted Steel and cable – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Post-Balzac (Artist: Judith Shea). 1991, Bronze – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Monsoon Drift (Artist: Anthony Caro, steel). 1975, Steel – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Sunset Song (Artist: Susan Phillipsz). sound installation – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Figure (Artist: Jacques Lipchitz). 1926-30, cast 1958-61 Bronze – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Lunar Bird (Artist: Joan Miro, bronze). 1944-46 enlarged and cast 1966-67 Bronze – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Voltri XV (Artist: David Smith, steel). 1962, steel – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Sphere No. 6 (Artist: Arnaldo Pomodoro). 1963-65, bronze – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Pittsburgh Landscape (Artist: David Smith, steel). 1954, Painted Steel – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Agricola I (Artist: David Smith). 1951-52, painted steel – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Brushstroke (Artist: Roy Lichtenstein) – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Untitled (Artist: Ellsworth Kelly, steel). 1986, stainless steel – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Eros, Inside Eros (Artist: Arman, bronze). 1986, bronze – approx. 0.1 mi.

Bus stops

  • Independence Ave SW at L'Enfant Place SW – approx. 150 ft.
  • Smithsonian Castle – approx. 450 ft.
  • Independence Ave SW at 12th St SW – approx. 0.1 mi.

Gift shops

  • Hirshhorn Gift Shop – approx. 0.1 mi.

Public toilets

  • National Museum Of Asian Arts (wheelchair accessible, free of charge, changing table, unisex) at Independence Ave SW 1100 (20560) – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • National Museum Of Asian Arts (wheelchair accessible, free of charge, changing table, unisex) at Independence Ave SW 1100 (20560) – approx. 0.1 mi.

Cafes

  • Lavazza (Coffee shop, takeout) – approx. 0.1 mi.

Streets nearby

9th Street Southwest
DOE Dunkin'
400 ft
Independence Avenue Southwest
Hirshhorn Gift Shop, Independence Ave SW at L'Enfant Place SW, Independence Ave SW at 9th St SW, Lavazza, Independence Av SW at 14 St SW, Independence Ave SW at 1st St SW, Independence Ave SW at Washington Ave SW, The Majesty of Law, &pizza, Stop 3 - Smithsonian Air and Space Museum/National Museum of the American Indian/Botanical Gardens, Independence Ave SW between 7th and 6th Sts SW, Independence Av SW at 12 St SW, Independence Ave SW at 12th St SW, Independence Ave SW at 14th St SW, Independence Ave SW & 4th St SW, Independence Av SW at 3 St SW, Greek Vases Sculpture, Rayburn, Independence Ave SW at 6th St SW
400 ft
9th Street Expressway
Lunar Bird, Figure, Sunset Song, Pittsburgh Landscape, Monsoon Drift, Angola II, Geometric Mouse, An Entrance to the Paris Métropolitain, Typewriter Eraser, Scale X, Orphée
500 ft
Hirshhorn Museum Tunnel
Clamdigger, Brushstroke, Horse and Rider, Young Girl on a Chair, Seated Woman, Eros, Inside Eros, Seated Woman on a Bench, Seated Yucatan Woman, Working Model for "Three-Way Piece No. 3: Vertebrae", Three-Piece Reclining Figure No. 2: Bridge Prop, Cubi XII, Draped Reclining Nude, For Gordon Bunshaft
0.1 mi
12th Street Southwest
0.2 mi
12th Street Expressway
0.2 mi
Smithsonian Pollinator Garden Path
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center Natural History
0.2 mi
Madison Drive Northwest
Infinity, Museum of Natural History, Museum of American History, National Gallery of Art, 4th St and Madison Dr NW, Chair Transformation Number 20B, Cheval Rouge, Cubi XXVI, House I, Moondog, Graft, Untitled
0.2 mi
Maryland Avenue Southwest
Zipcar, Cosmo, L'Enfant Plaza - Entrance A (7th St & Maryland Av), 7th Street & Maryland Avenue SW (L'Enfant Plaza) Northbound, Maryland Avenue & 7th Street SW Far-side Eastbound, Wells Fargo, 7th St SW at Maryland Av SW, Rice Bar, Potbelly, ARTECHOUSE, Flippin' Pizza, The American College Of Obstetricians And Gynecologists, Starbucks
0.2 mi
10th Street Southwest
0.2 mi
L'Enfant Promenade
10th St and L'Enfant Plaza SW
0.3 mi
13th Street Southwest
0.3 mi
L'Enfant Plaza Southwest
L'Enfant Plaza Post Office, Bike and Roll, L’Enfant Bar & Grill, Charleys Philly Steaks, Auntie Anne's, Panda Express, Subway, DC Dogs & Fries, SpiceX, Lou’s Buns, L'Enfant Plaza Food Court, International Spy Museum Store, Energy Child Development Center, PenFed Credit Union, Independence Ave and L'Enfant Plaza SW/DOE
0.3 mi
Maine Avenue Southwest
Live K Karaoke, Toastique, Bella Moda Salon, Maine Ave SW at 9th St SW, The Goddard School, Maine Ave SW at 7th St SW, Maine Ave and 7th St SW, Maine Ave and 9th St SW, Southwest Waterfront
0.4 mi

Attractions nearby

Smithsonian National Carousel
550 ft

Buildings nearby

Dept of Agriculture Cotton Annex
0.2 mi
US Postal Service Headquarters
0.2 mi
L'Enfant Plaza Food Court Entrance
0.3 mi
The Portals II
0.3 mi
L'Enfant Plaza Building
0.3 mi
Potomac Center North
0.3 mi
950 L'Enfant Plaza
0.3 mi
The Portals III
0.3 mi
500 L'Enfant Plaza
0.4 mi
The Portals I
0.4 mi
Potomac Center South
0.4 mi

Construction sites nearby

Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden
0.2 mi

Fast food restaurants nearby

Refreshments
0.2 mi
Sami's Hot Dogs
0.2 mi

Fountains nearby

Acanthus Fountain
550 ft

Government buildings nearby

Jamie L. Whitten Building
0.2 mi

Hotels nearby

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
0.3 mi

Museums nearby

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
300 ft
Arts and Industries Building
400 ft
International Spy Museum
0.3 mi

Office buildings nearby

U.S. Department of Energy
550 ft
Federal Aviation Administration
0.1 mi
General Service Administration Regional Office
0.2 mi

Parks nearby

Mary Livingston Ripley Garden
500 ft
The Mall
0.1 mi
Smithsonian Grounds
0.1 mi
Earth Day Park
0.1 mi
L'Enfant Square
0.2 mi
Hancock Park
0.2 mi

Public buildings nearby

Ripley Pavilion
550 ft

Railways nearby

CSX RF&P Subdivision
0.3 mi

Subway lines nearby

Washington Metro - Blue Orange and Silver Lines
0.2 mi
Washington Metro - Green and Yellow Line
0.2 mi

Tourist information centers nearby

National Park Service Information
0.2 mi
Year built 1964
Official opening 1964
Owned by Warren M. Robbins
Located in Washington, D.C.
Country United States
Visitors per year 322000
Official name National Museum of African Art
Described by Open GLAM Survey
Location National Mall
Part of Smithsonian Institution