National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center
National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center, African American history museum in Wilberforce, United States.
The National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center displays over 9,000 artifacts, 350 manuscript collections, and thousands of photographs documenting African American experiences.
Congress authorized the museum's establishment in 1981, leading to its construction with private funding and subsequent opening in 1987 as a center for African American heritage.
The museum maintains collections spanning from the 1700s to present day, including Alex Haley's typewriter, Gregory Hines's tap shoes, and Buffalo Soldier artifacts.
The museum welcomes visitors Wednesday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with admission prices ranging from free for young children to six dollars for adults.
The institution holds the third-largest collection of African American dolls in the United States, following a groundbreaking exhibition in 1998.
Location: Wilberforce
Inception: 1987
Website: https://ohiohistory.org/visit/museum-and-site-locator/national-afro-american-museum
GPS coordinates: 39.71310,-83.87690
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:33
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