The Office of External Affairs at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art is the official liaison for the news media. The office coordinates media coverage of exhibitions, events at the Museum, story ideas, film footage and still photographs courtesy of the Elisofon photographic archives. All requests for film at the museum are facilitated by the office of External Affairs. Images are for use by the press and media only.
Current Press Releases
August 2, 2022
Smithsonian National Museum of African Art Takes Its NMAFA+ Series to South Africa
10-Day Art Experience Will Be Focused on Race in the Creative Community Lovers of African art have a new event to look forward to in Johannesburg. Beginning Aug. 25, the […]
July 1, 2022
AtWork Johannesburg
Our Shared Future: What Comes First? for the youth of Johannesburg Moleskine Foundation will partner with the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art and Constitution Hill for the next chapter […]
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Office of External Affairs
Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
950 Independence Ave
MRC 708 PO Box 37012
Washington DC 20013 -7012
Tel: 202.633.4660
Fax: 202 357 4879
