Visiting Tips
Things to Know Before You Go: Guidelines for Visiting
We have compiled this list of tips to make your visit to the Anacostia Community Museum easier and more enjoyable. Staff members are also available to answer your questions at the lobby desk.
Transportation: The museum offers free outside parking. If taking Metro, take the Green Line (Branch Avenue) and get off at the Anacostia metro station. You will need to transfer to the W2 city bus. The bus stop is located directly outside the metro station. The bus stops directly in front of the museum.
Minimize Carry-Ons: There are no lockers at the museum, and all belongings must be kept on your person at all times. All visitors are subject to security screenings and bag checks prior to entering the museum. Before you visit, please note that the following items are prohibited: tripods, monopods, guns, knives, pen knives, pets (except service animals), scissors, aerosol cans, tools, placards, signs or banners and consumables.
Connect to our WIFI: Connecting to our WI-FI is easy. Just choose SI guest and input password displayed at front lobby desk.
Food and Drink: Food and drink are not permitted in the museum gallery. There is no dining area, but picnic tables and seated areas are available outside on museum grounds. Only bottled water is permitted in the museum.
Please Take Photos! You are welcome to take photos throughout the museum, except where prohibited. We encourage you to share your experience with us on social media. However, tripods and monopods are not permitted without prior approval. Professionals, please see our photography and filming policy.
Wheelchairs: A limited number of non-motorized wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis; please ask at the lobby. We do not provide motorized wheelchairs. See our accommodations for Visitors with Disabilities.
Strollers: Strollers are allowed in the museum and galleries.
Groups: Interested in bringing a group to the museum? Fill out our tour-request form here.