The African American Museum in Philadelphia Displays about the political, religious, family life, Civil Rights movement, arts and entertainment, sports, medicine, architecture, law and technology of African Americans.
Museum of Afro-American History Museum dedicated to preserving, conserving and accurately interpreting the contributions of African Americans. Located in Boston and Nantucket.
Arna Bontemps African American Museum The birthplace home of Arna Wendell Bontemps, a noted Black poet, author, anthologist, and librarian. Located in Alexandria, Louisiana.
African American Museum Located in Cleveland, Ohio and founded for the preservation and dissemination of information regarding the contributions of individuals of African descent.
Tubman African American Museum 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.
Central Pennsylvania African American Museum A collection of objects, artifacts, arts, papers, books, photographs, that document and describe the history and culture of African Americans in the new world, with an emphasis on Reading, Berks and surrounding counties African American history and culture. Located in Reading.
A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum Information about the African American labor history museum located in Chicago, with traveling exhibit schedule and gift shop.
The National Civil Rights Museum Offers an overview of the civil rights movement in exhibit form. Located in Memphis, Tennessee.
The African American Museum of the Arts Located in DeLand, Florida, houses a revolving gallery where visitors will find works of both established and emerging artists.
Chattanooga African American Museum 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.
Ozarks Afro-American Heritage Museum Displays art and artifacts representing the contributions of Blacks. The collection includes quilts and furniture created by slaves and their descendants, hand-built furniture and photos. Includes hours and directions. Located in Ash Grove, Missouri.
Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History 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.
Black Fashion Museum Non-profit institution that serves as a repository for antique and recent garments that have been designed, made, and/or worn by people of color. Includes membership, upcoming events and contacts. Located in Washington, DC.
Lawnside Historical Society, Inc. 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.
Idaho Black History Museum Focuses on the history and culture of African Americans and presents exhibits, provides educational and outreach programs, and maintains a speakers bureau and community calendar. Includes hours and location in Boise.
African American Museum Devoted to the preservation and display of artistic, cultural and historical materials, including an extensive folk art collection. Includes exhibit details, events, a staff directory, memberships, an admission policy, hours, and directions. Located in Dallas, Texas, United States.
The Museum of Black Innovations & Inventions Traveling exhibits featuring Blacks from the past and the present include patent designs, personal letters, rare photos, motivational posters, and video documentaries. Includes partnerships, opportunities and an online gift shop. Located in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
Reflections in Black Museum 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.
The National Underground Railroad Museum Maysville, Kentucky local effort to preserve and display artifacts that chronicles the life on the Underground Railroad.
The Amistad Center for Art & Culture A collection of art, artifacts and material culture objects that document the artistic expressions and history of African Americans. Located in Hartford, Connecticut.
Archives of African American Music and Culture Includes oral histories, photographs, musical and print manuscripts, audio and video recordings, and educational broadcast programs, at Indiana University in Bloomington.
African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa 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.
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center 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.
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum 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.
The African American Firefighter Museum 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.
Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia 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.
