Opening September 1987, The National Museum of African Art

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Summary

Addresses the transfer of the Museum of African Art to the care of the Smithsonian Institution and the building of the new museum complex. Includes description of exhibits and photographs of works in the museum's collection.

Subject

  • Robbins, Warren M
  • National Museum of African Art (U.S.)

Category

Smithsonian Institution History Bibliography

Contained within

African Arts (Journal)

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

August 1987

Topic

  • Art, African
  • Art
  • Architecture
  • Openings
  • Exhibitions
  • New Museums
  • History
  • Art objects
  • Art--History
  • Buildings

Physical description

pp. 28-37

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