Michael Jordan donates $5M to National Museum of African American History and Culture
Basketball icon Michael Jordan, now retired, has committed close to $5 million to the National Museum of African American History and Culture located in Washington, D.C. The museum, which was created by the British architectural firm David Adjaye Associates, is scheduled to open its doors on September 24, 2016. As a tribute to this generous donation, a section of the sports gallery will bear Jordan's name.
Key facts
- Michael Jordan donated almost $5 million (£3.86 million) to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
- The museum is located in Washington, D.C.
- The museum was designed by David Adjaye Associates.
- The museum is scheduled to open on September 24, 2016.
- Part of the sports gallery will be named after Jordan.
- Jordan played for the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards.
- The donation was reported by the International New York Times.
- The museum is part of the Smithsonian Institution.
Entities
Artists
- Michael Jordan
- David Adjaye
Institutions
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- David Adjaye Associates
- Chicago Bulls
- Washington Wizards
- International New York Times
- Smithsonian Institution
Locations
- Washington, D.C.
- United States