The Smithsonian has announced the National Museum of African American History and Culture will be opened by US President Barack Obama on 24 September 2016.

The opening ceremony will be the focus of a week-long celebration, which will include a three-day festival showcasing popular music, literature, dance and film.

It's official! We open on 9/24/2016. Learn more about us here: https://t.co/kSSQR82sfO #SaveTheDate #BuildNMAAHC pic.twitter.com/seTkzsXqC1

— Smithsonian NMAAHC (@NMAAHC) February 2, 2016