Howard University Museum Museum
University museum housing African American art and history
Located on Howard University's Washington campus, the Howard University Museum presents African and African diaspora art and historical collections; visitors attend rotating exhibitions, campus tours and public programs.
Howard University Museum at a Glance#
Address: Howard University campus, Washington, DC (near 2400 6th St NW)
Website: https://gallery.howard.edu/
Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm (check website for current hours)
How to Get to Howard University Museum#
By Metro: take the Washington Metro Green Line to the Howard University station; the museum is a short walk from the campus gates. Street parking is limited; the area is well served by local bus routes.
Tips for Visiting Howard University Museum#
- Check the Howard University Art Gallery's calendar for rotating exhibitions and free public lectures-those are where the campus museum shows its strongest programming.
- Arrive via the Howard University stop on the Metro's Green Line; enter through the campus's main gates and follow signs to the gallery.
- Photography rules can be strict for some exhibits; ask staff before using flash.
Best Time to Visit Howard University Museum#
Visit during the academic year to catch lectures, student-curated shows and special events.
Weather & Climate near Howard University Museum#
Howard University Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1065 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 6° | -3° | 80 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -3° - 8° | -1° | 70 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 2° - 13° | 5° | 93 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 6° - 19° | 13° | 80 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 12° - 25° | 18° | 107 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 17° - 29° | 23° | 89 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 31° | 26° | 103 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 30° | 25° | 96 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 27° | 21° | 96 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 21° | 14° | 84 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 3° - 15° | 7° | 85 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 9° | 1° | 82 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
