Museums

Frisco Native American Museum and Natural History Center Frisco Native American Museum and Natural History Center- A non-profit educational foundation preserves artifacts, art, and culture and is located on Hatteras Island on the Outer … Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art- Offers exhibits, events and festivals and is dedicated to the appreciation and understanding of native and western art. Locat… Amerind Foundation Museum and Archaeological Research Facility Amerind Foundation Museum and Archaeological Research Facility- Mission is to educate and inform the public about American Indian prehistory and history. Exhibits range from anthr… MacCallum More Museum & Gardens MacCallum More Museum & Gardens- Houses a permanent exhibit of Native American artifacts, along with a botanical garden, arboretum, and wildlife sanctuary. Chase City, Virginia. The Museum at Warm Springs The Museum at Warm Springs- A museum dedicated to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon which offers educational programs, exhibits, events and a gift shop. Museum of Latin American Art Museum of Latin American Art- The museum is located in the newly developing East Village Arts District of Long Beach, California and features contemporary Latin American art. National Museum of Mexican Art National Museum of Mexican Art- Set in the heart of the Pilsen/Little Village community with permanent and traveling exhibits dedicated to the work of Mexican and Mexican American… Museum of South Texas History Museum of South Texas History- The heritage and blended culture found in the Rio Grande Valley between South Texas and Northeastern Mexico. Located in Edinburg. Museo de las Americas Museo de las Americas- Collecting, preserving, and interpreting the diverse art, history, and cultures of Latino people of the Americas. Located in Denver, Colorado. The Mexican Museum The Mexican Museum- The museum's permanent collection holds more than 12,000 objects representing thousands of years of Mexican history and culture within the Americas. Includes a… Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre- A non profit organization functioning to inform people about Japanese Canadians through programs and activities. Mission statement, histo… Museum of Chinese in the Americas Museum of Chinese in the Americas- Store, calendar, exhibition, and resources. Located in New York, New York. Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre- Promotes understanding of the lifestyles and traditions of Laos’ ethnic diversity. Features exhibits, activities, and general information. L… Korean Cultural Center of Los Angeles Korean Cultural Center of Los Angeles- Operated by the Korean government's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, dedicated to providing insights into the rich cultural heritage of Kore… Mai Wah Society Mai Wah Society- Preserves and interprets the Asian heritage of southwest Montana through its museum in historic buildings in Butte, Montana. Japanese American National Museum Japanese American National Museum- Preserving, interpreting and sharing the experiences of Japanese Americans. Located in Los Angeles, California. Museum of Afro-American History Museum of Afro-American History- Museum dedicated to preserving, conserving and accurately interpreting the contributions of African Americans. Located in Boston and Nantucket. A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum 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 African American Museum of Cleveland The African American Museum of Cleveland- Founded for the preservation and dissemination of information regarding the contributions of individuals of African descent. Reginald F. Lewis Museum Reginald F. Lewis Museum- Dedicated to sharing the courageous journeys toward freedom and self-determination made by African American Marylanders. Information about the facility, … Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia- Historical information, upcoming events, music, heroes, and stories located at Dartmouth. Bessie Smith Cultural Center Bessie Smith Cultural Center- A collection of multi-media presentations, rare artifacts, African Art, original sculptures, paintings, musical recordings and local Black newspapers… The Kansas African American Museum The Kansas African American Museum- General information, directions, and gallery. Located in Wichita. The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History- Located in Detroit, Michigan and features exhibit galleries, a theater, classrooms, a research library, multi-purpose roo… George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center- Gallery and online exhibits, programs, schedule, events calendar, theater, and museum history. Located in Austin, Texas. Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia 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, … The African American Firefighter Museum The African American Firefighter Museum- Dedicated to collecting, conserving and sharing the heritage of African American firefighters. Information on education programs, organiza… Buffalo Soldiers National Museum Buffalo Soldiers National Museum- Preserves, promotes and perpetuates the history, tradition and contributions of the Buffalo Soldiers toward the development and defense of the Un… National Underground Railroad Freedom Center National Underground Railroad Freedom Center- Offers interactive educational programs to promote an understanding of slavery and the resistance movements, includes movies, donatio… African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey- General and visitor information, news, events, and programs. Located in Newtonville. B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center- General and visitor information, news, events, and exhibits. Located in Indianola, Mississippi. River Road African American Museum River Road African American Museum- Exhibits, tour, and general information. Located in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa 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. Include… Reflections in Black Museum Reflections in Black Museum- Traveling exhibits focus on the accomplishments from many Black professionals. Includes a history of the organization, details of programs and contact… African American Museum African American Museum- Devoted to the preservation and display of artistic, cultural and historical materials, including an folk art collection. Includes exhibit details, events… Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Birmingham Civil Rights Institute- Located in Alabama as a center for education and discussion about civil and human rights issues. Slave Relic Museum Slave Relic Museum- 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, an… Lawnside Historical Society, Inc. 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… Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History 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 program… The African American Museum of the Arts 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. The National Civil Rights Museum The National Civil Rights Museum- Offers an overview of the civil rights movement in exhibit form. Located in Memphis, Tennessee. Tubman African American Museum 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 Afric… Boston African American National Historic Site Boston African American National Historic Site- Comprised of 15 pre-Civil War structures in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood. Information on activities, downloadable PDF maps and… The Acacia Collection Gallery and Museum The Acacia Collection Gallery and Museum- Features a rich collection of African American artifacts, including textiles, tools, and art. Located in Savannah, GA. DuSable Museum of African American History DuSable Museum of African American History- America's foremost museum of African American history. Founded in 1957 by Dr. Margaret T. and Charles G. Burroughs on the south side of… National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame- Virtual tour, overview and contact information. Located in Fort Worth, Texas. California African-American Museum California African-American Museum- Treasures of African American art, history and culture. Located in Los Angeles. The Anacostia Community Museum The Anacostia Community Museum- Museum and center for African American history and culture. Located in Washington, DC. The African American Museum in Philadelphia The African American Museum in Philadelphia- Displays about the political, religious, family life, Civil Rights movement, arts and entertainment, sports, medicine, architecture, l… Archives of African American Music and Culture Archives of African American Music and Culture- Includes oral histories, photographs, musical and print manuscripts, audio and video recordings, and educational broadcast programs…