Acquisitions

NMAAHC is unlike other Smithsonian museums in that it does not begin with a collection. Developing and caring for a nationally and internationally significant collection of materials that reflects the diversity of the African American experience provides NMAAHC with an array of challenges and opportunities. We are currently developing our collections policy and a plan that will determine the scope and nature of the Museum's collections.

Donations

The National Museum of African American History and Culture, like all other Smithsonian museums, hopes to benefit from donations of artifacts and archival documents. Due to the volume of offers we cannot accept donated materials through the mail without prior communication.

If you have artifacts or documents that you believe would complement the Museum's collections, please make a formal donation offer in writing. Use the Donation Form (.pdf) to provide the Museum with important information about your collection or collection item.

Mailing Address:
MRC 509 PO Box 37012
Washington, DC 20013-7012