The National Hip-Hop Museum

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2622 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001

The National Hip-Hop Museum in Washington, DC, established in 2019, is the world's first dedicated institution for preserving hip-hop history and culture. Led by Executive Director Master Gee of The Sugarhill Gang, the museum highlights an extensive collection of over 5,000 unique artifacts that celebrate every aspect of hip-hop culture.

In addition to showcasing memorabilia, the museum offers community-oriented seminars, workshops, and podcasts aimed at empowerment and social awareness in areas such as entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and social justice. Visitors can explore The House of Hip-Hop and The Hip-Hop Shop, which features rare and vintage items for enthusiasts of all ages.

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2.05 reviews
Bryce B.
8/20/2025

Best museum I've ever visited in my life. Highly recommend. Beats every Smithsonian. Love the interactive exhibit. Fully-immersive experience. Wait until you get to the 4D theater. The ride was...

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Djnick B.
8/8/2024

Drove 3.5 hours and said to myself, DC has no real ties to hip-hop! The place was so tiny and the guy upstairs, who was busy selling weed, wouldn't even let me explore on my own because "there was...

JoAnn S.
11/21/2023

This is a scam. Was up the stairs to a Lil hallways with posters. Don't waste your time. Seen nothing in the pics there. ​

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Jeremy M.
11/22/2022

I visited the Hip-Hop Museum for the first time last April or so during the fashion exhibit and really enjoyed all of the items on display and the attention to detail. That is why I was so...

Cheryl M.
10/13/2023

If I could leave no stars I would! WTH I want my money back immediately!!!!! It was three rooms no attendant and somebody shitted wow!

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