Donations to the National Museum of African American Music directly support our mission to educate, preserve, and celebrate the central role African Americans have played in shaping American music. Your gift helps fund educational programs, community initiatives, and exhibitions that keep this legacy alive and accessible.
When you donate to NMAAM, you become part of a growing community committed to honoring the past, amplifying the present, and inspiring future generations through music.
Musical masters are passing away. Irreplaceable recordings are deteriorating. The scholarly understanding of musical innovation is fading.
Your donation helps preserve this genius before it’s lost forever.
NMAAM is the world’s preeminent institution curating the complete story of Black musical brilliance—from spirituals to hip-hop, blues to country. Without your support, this excellence could vanish.
Every gift helps NMAAM bring the story of African American music to more people, in more ways. Choose the area that speaks to you:
At the National Museum of African American Music, we’re deeply thankful for the generosity of our donors. Your support helps bring our mission to life—educating students, inspiring future artists, preserving musical legacies, and creating meaningful experiences for visitors of all ages.
Because of you, the stories, sounds, and spirit of African American music continue to resonate across generations. Whether through individual giving, corporate sponsorship, or community partnership, every contribution helps ensure that the rhythm of resilience, creativity, and culture carries forward.
Thank you for being part of this journey—and part of the harmony that keeps NMAAM thriving.
Donating a physical object to the National Museum of African American Music is a meaningful way to help preserve the stories, artifacts, and legacies that have shaped American music. Whether it’s an instrument, recording, photograph, or personal memento, each item has the potential to illuminate the lived experiences behind the sound. All donations are carefully reviewed by NMAAM’s curatorial team to ensure alignment with the museum’s mission and collection goals. If you’re considering a gift of a physical object, we invite you to contact us to start a conversation about how your item might help enrich our exhibitions and inspire future generations.
