SPECIAL HOURS - MARCH 28: Museum closed until 1:30 PM for Women in Harmony, a private event. Reopening at 1:30 PM for regular hours. Plan your visit accordingly!
More
VISIT NMAAM
The only museum in the United States devoted to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans.
NEW DIGITAL EXHIBITION
Experience The Soundtrack of the Pitch, a groundbreaking digital collaboration between NMAAM and Black Players for Change that explores the powerful connection between Black musical traditions and soccer. Featuring curated Sonic Profiles of Miles Robinson, Jeremy Ebobisse, Nkosi Tafari, Emeka Eneli, and Justin Morrow, plus exclusive playlists that celebrate how Black creativity transcends from the recording studio to the pitch.
Digital Exhibition and Curated Playlist | Presented by Black Players for Change
3/27
Fri
Experience the songs of a generation like never before. Reimagined through the elegance of a live string quintet and the glow of thousands of candles. The Destiny’s Child: Iconic Reimagined […]
3/27
Fri
Experience the songs of a generation like never before. Reimagined through the elegance of a live string quintet and the glow of thousands of candles. The Destiny’s Child: Iconic Reimagined […]
3/28
Sat
Women in Harmony® is an intimate morning summit and signature luncheon designed to inspire women as they step confidently into positions of leadership, creativity, and cultural influence. Join us for […]
4/1
Wed
SOUNDS IN CINEMA Where film meets music history. Join us for curated documentary screenings that explore the intersection of African American music and cinema, featuring authentic industry conversations and special […]
Through thoughtfully curated collections and immersive interactive technology, the museum invites you to explore how this music became the soundtrack of American life—and how the voices of the past continue to resonate today.
Explore the Rivers of Rhythm corridor, the central spine of the museum experience, featuring interactive timeline that links American history with the evolution of African American music traditions.
Delve into the history and influence of the blues, originating from the work songs and field hollers of sharecroppers and lumber mill workers in the Deep South and Mississippi Delta during the 19th century.
Experience the evolution of jazz, beginning with the survival of African indigenous musical traditions in Congo Square, New Orleans, and their influence on the emergence of jazz in the early 1900s.
“There’s something about the gospel blues that’s so deep the world can’t stand it.”
– SISTER ROSETTA THARP
EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHT
The History, Influence, and Survival of Religious Music
The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) is not just a cultural destination—it is a national institution that reframes how America understands its musical and cultural identity.
