Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum

The Anacostia Community Museum, established by the Smithsonian Institution in 1967 as the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum, focuses on the impact of historical and contemporary social issues on urban communities, particularly African American communities in the Washington area. The museum operates in the Anacostia neighborhood and presents exhibitions, public programs, and community-based research tied to local cultural history and social change. It was created as an experimental outreach museum and continues to emphasize community-engaged scholarship and exhibitions.