Anacostia Community Museum

The Anacostia Community Museum in Washington, D.C., explores the history, culture and contemporary experiences of African American communities, particularly in the Anacostia neighborhood and the wider Washington area. Founded in 1967, it was the Smithsonian’s first community-based museum. Its exhibitions examine subjects including social justice, local history, art, migration and everyday community life, often connecting Washington’s past with contemporary issues. The museum also presents photographs, objects, artworks and oral histories, giving local voices a central place in telling the stories of the communities it serves.