National Museum of African American History and Culture (ritual and commemorative programming)

The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture opened in 2016 and includes exhibition spaces and an auditorium used for commemorative ceremonies, cultural rituals, and public programs tied to African American religious and communal traditions. The museum regularly hosts programs marking occasions such as Juneteenth, memorial commemorations, and community observances that involve ritualized speeches, music, and ceremonial actions. As part of the Smithsonian Institution, it documents and presents ritual practices across African American history through exhibitions and live programming.