The American Art Museum, National Portrait Gallery, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) opened their doors after shutting down.
WASHINGTON — The next wave of Smithsonian museums reopened on Friday as a part of the institution’s phased reopening plan.
The American Art Museum, National Portrait Gallery, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) opened their doors after shutting down during the pandemic.
All of the locations reopened with added health and safety measures because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Everyone 2 years old and up will need to wear masks during their visits, social distancing guidelines are in place, and visitors need to get a free timed-entry pass.
The timed passes allow museum and gallery staff to control and monitor how many people are inside at one time.
Leadership at the Museum of African American History and Culture said this reopening is timely and…
