One Nation Under a Groove

The National Museum of African American Music is finally open!

About NMAAM

NMAAM is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. The museum’s expertly-curated collections share the story of the American soundtrack by integrating history and interactive technology to bring the musical heroes of the past into the present.

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Explore Our Galleries

Roots Theater

Immersive Film Experiences
Rivers of Rhythm Pathways

The Evolution of African American Music Tradition
Wade in the Water

The African American Religious Experience: Early 1600s to Present
Crossroads

Crossroads gallery chronicles the humble beginings of the blues in the forms of work songs and field hollers sang by sharecroppers and lumber mill workers throughout the post-slavery deep south near the end of the 19th century
A Love Supreme

A Love Supreme Gallery tells the story of Jazz, the quintessentially "American" style of music that carries some of the most deeply embedded African- American music and cultural elements of any form of music.
One Nation Under A Groove

One Nation Under a Groove documents the history and influence of Rhythm and Blues, emerging in the years following World War ll.
The Message

Urban Renewal: 1970s to Present

Upcoming Events

Jun 7

Wednesday 10:00AM-5:00PM

Nissan Free Wednesdays

Visit NMAAM for FREE Wednesday (no ticket necessary). Thank you to Nissan for supporting NMAAM to help make these experiences happen!
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Jun 7

Wednesday 2:00PM-11:59PM

Waiting in the Wings: African Americans in Country Music Film Screening

Film screening and discussion panel with panelist, Marcus Dowling, Karla Winfrey, and Henri Giles. Read More
Jun 10

Saturday 12:30PM-3:00PM

heARTBEAT Saturdays hosted by DJ Smoke

NMAAM's community event heARTBEAT Saturdays feature music, dancing, and special discounts for museum tours every Saturday from 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm.
This Saturday features Dj Smoke on the 1s and 2s in the NMAAM Lobby!
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One Nation Under a Groove

About NMAAM

Explore Our Galleries

Roots Theater

Immersive Film Experiences

Rivers of Rhythm Pathways

The Evolution of African American Music Tradition

Wade in the Water

The African American Religious Experience: Early 1600s to Present

Crossroads

Crossroads gallery chronicles the humble beginings of the blues in the forms of work songs and field hollers sang by sharecroppers and lumber mill workers throughout the post-slavery deep south near the end of the 19th century

A Love Supreme

A Love Supreme Gallery tells the story of Jazz, the quintessentially "American" style of music that carries some of the most deeply embedded African- American music and cultural elements of any form of music.

One Nation Under A Groove

One Nation Under a Groove documents the history and influence of Rhythm and Blues, emerging in the years following World War ll.

The Message

Urban Renewal: 1970s to Present

Upcoming Events

Wednesday 10:00AM-5:00PM

Nissan Free Wednesdays

Wednesday 2:00PM-11:59PM

Waiting in the Wings: African Americans in Country Music Film Screening

Saturday 12:30PM-3:00PM

heARTBEAT Saturdays hosted by DJ Smoke

Featured Products

Ladies Black Music Matters Tee

Foil Print Logo Mug

Crosley C-Series Bluetooth Enabled Powered Speakers

Unisex Black & Proud Tee Gold

Black Pullover Logo Hoodie

Connect With Us

One Nation Under a Groove

About NMAAM

Explore Our Galleries

Roots Theater

Immersive Film Experiences

Rivers of Rhythm Pathways

The Evolution of African American Music Tradition

Wade in the Water

The African American Religious Experience: Early 1600s to Present

Crossroads

Crossroads gallery chronicles the humble beginings of the blues in the forms of work songs and field hollers sang by sharecroppers and lumber mill workers throughout the post-slavery deep south near the end of the 19th century

A Love Supreme

A Love Supreme Gallery tells the story of Jazz, the quintessentially "American" style of music that carries some of the most deeply embedded African- American music and cultural elements of any form of music.

One Nation Under A Groove

One Nation Under a Groove documents the history and influence of Rhythm and Blues, emerging in the years following World War ll.

The Message

Urban Renewal: 1970s to Present

Upcoming Events

Wednesday 10:00AM-5:00PM

Nissan Free Wednesdays

Wednesday 2:00PM-11:59PM

Waiting in the Wings: African Americans in Country Music Film Screening

Saturday 12:30PM-3:00PM

heARTBEAT Saturdays hosted by DJ Smoke

Featured Products

Ladies Black Music Matters Tee

Foil Print Logo Mug

Crosley C-Series Bluetooth Enabled Powered Speakers

Unisex Black & Proud Tee Gold

Black Pullover Logo Hoodie

Connect With Us

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