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Get Involved
Excitement continues to grow around the development of the Smithsonian’s new National Museum of African American History and Culture. The museum will be far more than a collection of objects.
As a place of meaning, of memory, of reflection, of laughter, and of hope, the Museum is a watershed in the national discussion about race and the vital role African Americans have played in the American story a museum that will make all Americans proud.
As we move from the planning phase — to the design phase — to the construction phase, we invite you to get involved in one of the following ways:
Tell Us What You Want to See
We want to hear from you on what you’d like to see at the Museum. Click here to complete the survey.

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Other Ways to Donate
If you would like to send your donation by mail or make a tribute gift, learn how below:




