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Official Guide to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

National Museum of African American History and Kathleen M Kendrick

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English
Smithsonian Books
15 April 2017
This fully illustrated guide to the Smithsonian's newest museum takes

visitors on a journey through the richness and diversity of African

American culture and the history of a people whose struggles,

aspirations, and achievements have shaped the nation. Opened in

September 2016, the National Museum of African American History and

Culture welcomes all visitors who seek to understand, remember, and

celebrate this history. The guidebook provides a comprehensive tour of

the museum, including its magnificent building and grounds and eleven

permanent exhibition galleries dedicated to themes of history,

community, and culture. Highlights from the museum's collection of

artifacts and works of art are presented in full-color photographs,

accompanied by evocative stories and voices that illuminate the American

experience through the African American lens.
By:   ,
Imprint:   Smithsonian Books
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 235mm,  Width: 178mm,  Spine: 14mm
Weight:   1g
ISBN:   9781588345936
ISBN 10:   1588345939
Pages:   160
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE opened in September 2016 as the 19th museum of the Smithsonian Institution, the largest museum complex and research organization in the world. Its mission is to provide for the collection, study, and establishment of programs and exhibitions relating to African American life, art, history, and culture.

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