Directory of African-American Resources

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This category lists museums of African American ethnicity.

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• A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum

  https://aprpullmanportermuseum.org/
  Information about the African American labor history museum located in Chicago, with traveling exhibit schedule and gift shop.

• African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey

  http://www.aahmsnj.org/
  General and visitor information, news, events, and programs. Located in Newtonville.

• African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa

  http://www.blackiowa.org/
  Offer exhibits on the history of African and African Americans in the United States, with emphasis on Iowa. Includes a virtual tour, details of exhibits, events, memberships, admission rates, volunteer opportunities, hours.

• African American Museum

  http://www.aamdallas.org/
  Devoted to the preservation and display of artistic, cultural and historical materials, including an folk art collection. Includes exhibit details, events, a staff directory, memberships, an admission policy, hours, and directions. Located in Dallas, Texas, United States.

• Archives of African American Music and Culture

  http://www.indiana.edu/~aaamc/
  Includes oral histories, photographs, musical and print manuscripts, audio and video recordings, and educational broadcast programs, at Indiana University in Bloomington.

• B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center

  http://www.bbkingmuseum.org/
  General and visitor information, news, events, and exhibits. Located in Indianola, Mississippi.

• Bessie Smith Cultural Center

  http://www.bessiesmithcc.org/
  A collection of multi-media presentations, rare artifacts, African Art, original sculptures, paintings, musical recordings and local Black newspapers. Includes admission fees, hours and directions. Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

• Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

  http://www.bcri.org/
  Located in Alabama as a center for education and discussion about civil and human rights issues.

• Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia

  http://web1.bccnsweb.com/
  Historical information, upcoming events, music, heroes, and stories located at Dartmouth.

• Boston African American National Historic Site

  http://www.nps.gov/boaf/
  Comprised of 15 pre-Civil War structures in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood. Information on activities, downloadable PDF maps and directions to the area are provided.

• Buffalo Soldiers National Museum

  http://www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com/
  Preserves, promotes and perpetuates the history, tradition and contributions of the Buffalo Soldiers toward the development and defense of the United States of America. Provides history and photo gallery. Located in Houston, Texas.

• California African-American Museum

  http://www.caamuseum.org/
  Treasures of African American art, history and culture. Located in Los Angeles.

• DuSable Museum of African American History

  http://www.dusablemuseum.org/
  America's foremost museum of African American history. Founded in 1957 by Dr. Margaret T. and Charles G. Burroughs on the south side of Chicago.

• George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center

  http://www.austintexas.gov/department/george-washington-carver-museum-and-cultural-center
  Gallery and online exhibits, programs, schedule, events calendar, theater, and museum history. Located in Austin, Texas.

• Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia

  http://www.ferris.edu/news/jimcrow/
  Features 4,000-piece collection of racist artifacts. Visitation is offered only as part of a university-approved academic course, workshop, or seminar. Located in Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan.

• Lawnside Historical Society, Inc.

  http://petermotthouse.org/
  Nonprofit caretaker of the Peter Mott House in Lawnside, New Jersey, an African-American history museum that was a station along the Underground Railroad. Describes board of directors, membership, events, and details about visiting.

• Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History

  http://www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com/
  Promotes the legacy of the educator Ms. Lucy Craft Laney through art and history. Includes details of exhibits, calendar, special programs, hours of operation, admission fees and directions. Located in Augusta, Georgia.

• Museum of Afro-American History

  http://maah.org/
  Museum dedicated to preserving, conserving and accurately interpreting the contributions of African Americans. Located in Boston and Nantucket.

• National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame

  http://www.cowboysofcolor.org/
  Virtual tour, overview and contact information. Located in Fort Worth, Texas.

• National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

  http://www.freedomcenter.org/
  Offers interactive educational programs to promote an understanding of slavery and the resistance movements, includes movies, donation details, a virtual tour, and upcoming events. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

• Reflections in Black Museum

  http://www.reflectionsinblackmuseum.com/
  Traveling exhibits focus on the accomplishments from many Black professionals. Includes a history of the organization, details of programs and contacts. Located in Northfield, Ohio, United States.

• Reginald F. Lewis Museum

  http://www.lewismuseum.org/
  Dedicated to sharing the courageous journeys toward freedom and self-determination made by African American Marylanders. Information about the facility, directors, staff, Reginald F Lewis and a photo gallery.

• River Road African American Museum

  http://www.africanamericanmuseum.org/
  Exhibits, tour, and general information. Located in Donaldsonville, Louisiana.

• Slave Relic Museum

  http://www.slaverelics.org/
  Exhibits artifacts that were made and used by enslaved Africans from 1750 to the mid 1800's. Includes photo tour, calendar of events, hours, admission fees, and directions. Located in Walterboro, South Carolina.

• The Acacia Collection Gallery and Museum

  http://www.acaciacollection.com/
  Features a rich collection of African American artifacts, including textiles, tools, and art. Located in Savannah, GA.

• The African American Firefighter Museum

  http://www.aaffmuseum.org/
  Dedicated to collecting, conserving and sharing the heritage of African American firefighters. Information on education programs, organizations, museum history, and links to resources. Located in Los Angeles.

• The African American Museum in Philadelphia

  http://www.aampmuseum.org/
  Displays about the political, religious, family life, Civil Rights movement, arts and entertainment, sports, medicine, architecture, law and technology of African Americans.

• The African American Museum of Cleveland

  http://aamcleveland.wixsite.com/aamc
  Founded for the preservation and dissemination of information regarding the contributions of individuals of African descent.

• The African American Museum of the Arts

  http://www.africanmuseumdeland.org/
  Located in DeLand, Florida, houses a revolving gallery where visitors will find works of both established and emerging artists.

• The Anacostia Community Museum

  http://anacostia.si.edu/
  Museum and center for African American history and culture. Located in Washington, DC.

• The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

  http://www.thewright.org/
  Located in Detroit, Michigan and features exhibit galleries, a theater, classrooms, a research library, multi-purpose rooms and a museum store.

• The Kansas African American Museum

  http://www.tkaamuseum.org/
  General information, directions, and gallery. Located in Wichita.

• The National Civil Rights Museum

  http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/
  Offers an overview of the civil rights movement in exhibit form. Located in Memphis, Tennessee.

• Tubman African American Museum

  http://www.tubmanmuseum.com/
  Located in Macon, Georgia, was founded in 1981 and named in honor of Harriet Tubman, but is dedicated to educating people about all aspect of African American art, history and culture.

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