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Washington, District of Columbia
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Opened in 2016, it is the 19th museum of the Smithsonian Institution, dedicated to documenting African American life, history, and culture.
The building's exterior features a three-tiered bronze-colored corona, inspired by the Yoruban caryatid, a traditional West African wooden column.
One of its most poignant exhibits is a slave cabin from Edisto Island, South Carolina, which was carefully dismantled and reconstructed inside the museum.
Louis Armstrong's Selmer trumpet, a key piece of jazz history, is part of the museum's extensive collection.
The 'Double Victory' exhibit highlights the contributions and challenges faced by African Americans in the military from the Revolutionary War to the present.
It is situated on the National Mall, close to the Washington Monument, symbolizing the central role of African American history in the nation's story.
The museum houses the Woolworth's lunch counter from Greensboro, North Carolina, where a pivotal sit-in protest took place in 1960.
The 'Sports: Leveling the Playing Field' exhibit explores the impact of African American athletes on sports and society.
The Contemplative Court features a waterfall and a skylight, providing a serene environment for visitors to process their experiences.
