National Museum of African American History & Culture – D.C.
ActivityRP-2025 Summer Programs|#RP4557.401
Jul 24, 2025
18 yrs +, Mixed
Trips & ToursAdult
Activity locationBus provided. Participants will have a choice of pick-up at either the Bain 50+ Center or the Long Gate Park & Ride.
Description
This Smithsonian Institution opened in September 2016 and remains one of the world’s most popular museums. Enjoy learning about the richness and diversity of the African American experience and how they helped shape this nation. The museum hosts almost 37,000 artifacts in its elaborate collection related to community & family, visual & performing arts, religion, civil rights, slavery, and segregation. The museum includes Harriet Tubman's hymnal, Nat Turner’s Bible, a plantation cabin from South Carolina, Michael Jackson's fedora, and works by prolific artists such as Charles Alston, Elizabeth Catlett, Romare Bearden, and Henry O. Tanner. Visit the museum's gift shop. Enjoy eating lunch at the Sweet Home Café inside the museum. Join us for a truly remarkable and inspirational day.
Trips may be subject to changes or cancellations. Many excursions are in coach buses with restrooms. You may call a week before the trip to see which bus will be used. Bus provided: All pick-up locations are at Bain 50+ Center and Long Gate Park & Ride unless otherwise indicated in program description. Transportation is included unless otherwise listed; however, you may meet us at the destination if you prefer to drive. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Info: Tracy Adkins, 410-313-7279 or tadkins@howardcountymd.gov.
Accessibility:
Trips and Tours has access to a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches; therefore, we suggest you contact our Trips and Tours Supervisor, Tracy Adkins, at 410-313-7279 to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.
Activity meeting dates
Jul 24, 2025
Thu9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
More Information
SupervisorTracy Adkins Ext 7279
Number of sessions1
DepartmentRecreation & Parks
SkillFA FY25 - FA FY26
Registration dates
ResidentsMar 5, 2025 6:00 PM to Jul 24, 2025
Non-residentsMar 12, 2025 6:00 PM to Jul 24, 2025
$95.00
34 openings remaining
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Notes
Two Shoes: Walking with seating available.
Trips may be subject to changes or cancellations. Many excursions are in coach buses with restrooms. You may call a week before the trip to see which bus will be used. Bus provided: All pick-up locations are at Bain 50+ Center and Long Gate Park & Ride unless otherwise indicated in program description. Transportation is included unless otherwise listed; however, you may meet us at the destination if you prefer to drive. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.