Smithsonian Museum of African Art
950 Independence Avenue, SW,
Washington, DC (a short walk from Smithsonian Metro)
Benin Bronzes: Ambassadors of the Oba In 1897, British colonial forces raided Benin City, the capital of the kingdom of Benin, looting more than 10,000 cultural artifacts and burning down the palace of the oba, or king. These objects, including those in this exhibition, eventually made their way into private and museum collections around the world.
Pride and Belonging in African Art is the other exhibit we will visit. This exhibit explores how LGBTQ+ artists from Africa and its diaspora are part of a larger, joyful story of African art history.
All museum visits start at 1:00 pm on the Takoma Metro platform near the elevator. We will take the first train after 1:00 pm. Please bring a SmarTrip fare card (or use a credit card).
Registration is recommended.
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