Dear metro1288, We are sorry to hear that you weren’t able to obtain passes for the date you wished. Currently, Passes are released throughout each day, beginning at 8:00 a.m., for time slots 30 days out at NMAAHC.si.edu/visit. The Museum remains extremely popular and we are limiting the number of people who can enter the museum in the initial stages of reopening for the safety of all visitors and staff.  Passes are going very quickly. We continue to monitor guidance from the CDC and local health officials and governments to inform decisions regarding our reopening protocols.  A limited number of same-day passes will be available each day the Museum is open starting at 8:15AM EST. Go to NMAAHC.si.edu/visit to view the availability of passes. All passes are distributed online, there will be no passes available at the Museum. Sincerely, NMAAHC Visitor Services

Hello Michaelstinybb, We are sorry to hear that you weren’t able to obtain passes for the date you wished. Currently, Passes are released throughout each day, beginning at 8:00 a.m., for time slots 30 days out at NMAAHC.si.edu/visit. The Museum remains extremely popular and we are limiting the number of people who can enter the museum in the initial stages of reopening for the safety of all visitors and staff.  Passes are going very quickly. We continue to monitor guidance from the CDC and local health officials and governments to inform decisions regarding our reopening protocols.  A limited number of same-day passes will be available each day the Museum is open starting at 8:15AM EST. Go to NMAAHC.si.edu/visit to view the availability of passes. All passes are distributed online, there will be no passes available at the Museum. Sincerely, NMAAHC Visitor Services

Walking distance is a relative term. The African-American museum is on the National Mall, close to other museums and monuments but not to hotels. Technically, the closest hotel - - oddly enough - - is the Trump International just north of the Mall. I have never stayed there, but as a hotel it has a good reputation and very high prices. Maybe a block farther than Trump, walking distance for me but not for anyone handicapped or elderly, would be the JW Marriott Washington DC that is north of the Mall, and the Hilton Washington DC National Mall south of the Mall. The Marriott has an excellent reputation, many friends visiting have stayed there, and prices are not as high as one might expect. It is also close to a variety of restaurants. The Hilton is cheaper, I don't know anyone who has stayed there, and the south of the mall location has it away from most restaurants but very close to the Air and Space museum when that re-opens..

Smithsonian Museums in DC on the National Mall are free

Question doesn't make sense.

Just there February and NO Line You will have to make reservation for weekend in this Low Season. If yo are a Vet No Reservation needed

There are parking around the area, however it's hard to find. I would suggest Uber drop

The Afrcan American Smithsonian Museum is free admission. I tried to get the ticket online in advance but failed. So in the early morning on the date I plan to visit, I got up very early to get the ticket in the museum official website. I got the tickets easily and right away. Please check the starting time for same day admission ticket in the website.

I didn't see any. I'd assume people bring their own. It is easy enough to get around with them though.

If visiting over the weekend, you will have to book online and choose the next available slot, which could be up to an hour. However, there is wifi right outside the museum so you can do everything there. To pass time, you can visit other museums nearby. Once at the entrance, the barcode in the email will be scanned to gain entrance. You need not print anything.