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Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of African Art
950 Independence Ave S.W.
Washington, D C
Phone: 202-357-2700 --
TTY: 202 357 1729
Statement of Purpose:
This is the only museum in the United States devoted to the collection, exhibition and study of African art.
Permanent collection of 100 masterworks; permanent exhibition of royal Benin art, utilitarian objects, and Central African pottery.
Included are traditional arts of Africa south of the Sahara and of northern Africa, and the contemporary arts of the entire continent.
A leading research and reference center, the museum houses a photographic archives and research library.
Highlights & Collections:
"Images of Power and Identity," featuring the museum's most recent acquisitions; royal Benin art; an exhibition celebrating the creative genius of Central African women potters; utilitarian objects; and works of art from the ancient Nubian city of
Kerma, on loan from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Exhibits:
Hours:
Daily: 10-5:30, closed on December 25.
Admission:
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Key Personnel:
Patricia Fiske, Assistant Director.
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