The National Museum of African Art is known for its fabulously diverse collections, which cover all aspects of artistic life across the African continent. Visitors to the site can look through areas including Highlights, Artists, and Cultural Groups. This last area is a wonderful place to start, as visitors can look through dozens of cultural groupings to find items that range from cutlery to sculpture. Each item has a detailed thumbnail image, along with information about the time period in which it was created. The Highlights area contains over a dozen themed areas, including African Mosaic, African Textiles, and Contemporary African Art. Finally, the Artists area is perfect for people who already have knowledge of a celebrated African artist and wish to learn more about his or her work, medium, and contributions to these artistic traditions.