National African American Museum Opened With Artifacts From Homes

The transcript discusses the journey of building a museum, starting with the 2016 ceremony. It covers the financial challenges of raising $620 million, half from the federal government and half from private donors. The museum initially had no artifacts, but through a creative approach inspired by Antiques Roadshow, over 40,000 artifacts were collected. The museum has become extremely popular, attracting over 7.5 million visitors, necessitating a ticket system due to high demand.

What was the total cost to build the museum?

• $700 million

• $450 million

• $550 million

• $620 million

How did the museum initially plan to acquire artifacts?

• By borrowing from private collectors

• By creating replicas

• By purchasing them from other museums

• By launching a nationwide initiative

What percentage of the collected artifacts came from private homes?

• 75%

• 90%

• 60%

• 50%

How many visitors did the museum expect daily compared to the actual number?

• Expected 2000, got 4000

• Expected 4000, got 8000

• Expected 8000, got 16000

• Expected 6000, got 12000

Why is the museum considered a pilgrimage site?

• It holds significant cultural importance

• It is the largest museum in the world

• It offers free entry to all visitors

• It houses ancient artifacts