How to Build a Museum: Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture ( Smithsonian )

Description

This is a collectible item – celebrate the newest museum on the Washington DC mall. A great gift for the holidays or any special occasion.

“Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture is truly groundbreaking!
The first national museum whose mission is to illuminate for all people the rich diverse complicated and important experiences and contributions of African Americans in America is opening.
And the history of NMAAHC–the last museum to be built on the National Mall–is the history of America. The campaign to set up a museum honoring black citizens is nearly 100 years old; building the museum itelf and assembling its incredibly far-reaching collections is a modern story that involves all kinds of people from educators and activists to politicians architects curators construction workers and ordinary Americans who donated cherished belongings to be included in NMAAHC’s thematically-organized exhibits.” – publisher

Review Quotes:
Praise for How to Build a Museum
“An important profusely illustrated account of the history building and collections of a national treasure.” School Library Journal starred review
“An inspiring tale as well as a tantalizing invitation to visit one of our country’s newest ‘must see’ attractions.” Kirkus Reviews
“Beautifully designed the book s intriguing color photos shine from the bright pages . . .A well-organized and informative book introducing this significant new historical center.” Booklist”
64 pages
Ages 10-13

Also available – “National Museum of African American History and Culture Souvenir Book” – see photo below. To order click link below.