Smithsonian NMAAHC

Smithsonian NMAAHC

@NMAAHC

Journey through the lens of the African American experience. #APeoplesJourney, #ANationsStory Legal: https://www.si.edu/termsofuse • @NMAAHCdirector

Washington, DC, USA https://nmaahc.si.edu/ Joined 2009-05-01 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

233,856

Followers

974

Following

25,497

Tweets

221.7

Avg Engagement

2,123

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @NMAAHC's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2009-05-01
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Washington, DC, USA

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:137.1
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:84.6
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

The account maintains a steady level of engagement with an average of 4,404 likes and 2,385 retweets per tweet, indicating a dedicated and interactive audience.

137.1

Avg Likes/Tweet

84.6

Avg Retweets/Tweet

445,565

Total Likes

274,982

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

40

Median Likes

36

Median Retweets

207

75th Percentile

19,975

Top Tweet

0.95

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

42.5%

Original

28.4%

Replies

26.6%

Retweets

2.6%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

2.2%

With Media

67.0%

With Links

55.6%

With #Tags

46.1%

With @Mentions

7.3%

With Emojis

217

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.67

Reply/Original Ratio

0.1

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

88.8%

Weekday Posts

11.2%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#apeoplesjourney (552) #anationsstory (303) #onthisday (293) #otd (198) #hiddenherstory (172) #gamechangers (98) #apeoplesgroove (74) #blackhistorymonth (71) #juneteenth (51) #bhm (39)

Most Mentioned

@nmaahc (377) @smithsoniansec (129) @smithsonian (106) @transcribesi (83) @nmaahcdirector (81) @smithsonianchan (46) @smithsonianmag (34) @ncrmuseum (30) @smithsonianacm (25) @naacp (22)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,380 (42%)
Replies 923 (28%)
Retweets 863 (27%)
Quote Tweets 84 (3%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 863 retweets (27% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,250 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 50,000 followers

The audience is likely interested in history, civil rights, and social justice, with a focus on African American narratives and heritage.

Average

Audience Quality

20.8%

Suspicion Index

18.3%

Low-Quality %

113

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

25.2%

Empty Bio

16.7%

<10 Tweets

23.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

41.2%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

74.5%

No URL

11.3%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

119,103,651

Total Potential Reach

113

Median Follower Reach

463

75th Percentile Reach

14.0%

>1K followers

1.8%

>10K followers

0.4%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

68.8%

Creators

34,417 accounts

14.5%

Consumers

7,234 accounts

16.7%

Dormant

8,349 accounts

451

Verified Followers

0.9% of total

14.4%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.14

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Washington, DC (1,064) United States (777) Los Angeles, CA (414) New York, NY (382) Chicago, IL (338) Atlanta, GA (301) Brooklyn, NY (218) USA (209) California, USA (209) Philadelphia, PA (208)

718

Verified Followers

0.71% of total

13,376

Protected Accounts

13.25% of total

8 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@KingJames 52,787,703 Athlete Basketball, Family, Philanthropy
@JohnCena 14,100,331 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@johnlegend 13,615,810 Singer Music, Family, Wine
@AOC 13,424,344 Politician politics, social justice, equality
@jack 6,525,282 Cryptocurrency Trader bitcoin, chill, #nostr
@kerrywashington 5,500,439 - -
@llcoolj 4,961,223 Rapper Music, Hip-hop, Entertainment
@Jumpman23 4,505,433 Athlete Basketball, Sneakers, Fashion
@PeteButtigieg 3,712,771 Politician politics, family, writing
@cavs 3,346,898 Sports Team Basketball, NBA, G League

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

sheher (3,817) history (3,436) love (3,374) life (2,854) black (2,479) lover (2,477) mom (2,419) teacher (2,323) writer (2,090) social (1,972)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blacklivesmatter (664) #blm (568) #resist (239) #voteblue (102) #1 (85) #history (77) #writer (70) #resistance (67) #firstgen (65) #ados (62)

73,431

Followers With Bio

27,556

Followers Without Bio

72.71%

% With Bio

27.29%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed

58,757

Combined Engagement

40,985

Total Likes

17,772

Total Retweets

11,751

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

80%

With Hashtags

0%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

African American History Civil Rights Social Justice Education Commemoration Historical Milestones
Smithsonian NMAAHC
@NMAAHC

#OTD in 1865, enslaved African Americans were notified of their freedom by Union troops in Galveston Bay, TX—two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Known as #Juneteenth, this day is widely celebrated as the end of chattel slavery in the U.S. #APeoplesJourney h

2020-06-19
Retweets: 6,916 Likes: 13,059 Engagement: 19,975
Smithsonian NMAAHC
@NMAAHC

“For us at the NMAAHC, Kobe holds a very special place in our hearts. In the very critical stages of building the museum, Kobe and Vanessa Bryant became founding donors, giving us the boost that we needed to keep moving forward." https://t.co/6FpxwFBgSu #KobeFarewell https://t.c

2020-02-24
Retweets: 3,975 Likes: 13,833 Engagement: 17,808
Smithsonian NMAAHC
@NMAAHC

Today, on Trayvon Martin’s 28th birthday, our museum shines light on his life and legacy. He was a young, Black dreamer who led a life full of curiosity and possibility. See how his story inspired countless people to rally for social justice: https://t.co/vdAy8Vdk7L https://t.

2023-02-05
Retweets: 1,749 Likes: 5,973 Engagement: 7,722
Smithsonian NMAAHC
@NMAAHC

Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence and called slavery an “abominable crime,” yet he was a lifelong slaveholder. His statue stands in our Slavery &amp; Freedom exhibition with the names of the 600 men, women and children he enslaved at Monticello. #ANationsSt

2020-07-04
Retweets: 1,952 Likes: 4,798 Engagement: 6,750
Smithsonian NMAAHC
@NMAAHC

#OTD in 1921, the deadliest racial massacre in U.S. history began in the thriving Greenwood African American community of Tulsa, OK. Black Wall Street in Tulsa, OK was destroyed by a racist mob. #APeoplesJourney #ANationsStory https://t.co/QDtlyrnfka

2020-05-31
Retweets: 3,180 Likes: 3,322 Engagement: 6,502

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights significant historical events and their impact on African American communities. It uses hashtags and dates to contextualize content, making it more relatable and educational. The content often ties historical events to contemporary social issues, emphasizing ongoing struggles and progress.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 233,856
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @NMAAHC reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 233,856 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 221.7 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025