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Grand Opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Sept 23-25, 2016

September 22, 2016 by The District Leave a Comment

This weekend is the Grand Opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC. The event kicks off Friday, September 23 on the Washington Monument Grounds with Freedom Sounds: A Community Celebration. Saturday, September 24 is the Dedication Ceremony, and the celebration continues Sunday, September 25th. See the schedule below:

Freedom Sounds: A Community Celebration
Friday, September 23, 2016
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Festival
Location: Washington Monument Grounds

Dedication Ceremony
Saturday, September 24, 2016
9:00 a.m. Gathering and Musical Prelude
10:00 a.m. Dedication Ceremony Begins
1:00 p.m. Museum Opens to the Public
Location: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Freedom Sounds: A Community Celebration
Saturday, September 24, 2016

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Festival
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Concert featuring Living Colour, Public Enemy, and The Roots
Location: Washington Monument Grounds

Freedom Sounds: A Community Celebration
Sunday, September 25, 2016
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Festival
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Concert featuring Experience Unlimited (EU), Meshell Ndegeocello, and Angélique Kidjo
Location: Washington Monument Grounds
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The Museum officially opens to the public following the Dedication Ceremony on Saturday, September 24, 2016. The museum will keep its doors open for extended hours Monday through Friday, September 26 – 30, 10 a.m.– 7:30 p.m, Saturday, October 1, 10 a.m.– midnight, and Sunday, October 2, 10 a.m.– 10 p.m.

Timed Passes Required

For more information about the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, visit nmaahc.si.edu/visit/opening.

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