The Griot Museum of Black History

The Griot Museum is a wax museum in St. Louis featuring life-size figures of significant Black individuals and their stories. The exhibition combines the sculptures with historical documents and artifacts to present African American history from a regional viewpoint.

The museum was founded in 1997 as the Black World History Wax Museum and renamed The Griot Museum in 2009 to emphasize its role as a keeper of stories. The name Griot references traditional West African storytellers who preserved knowledge through oral tradition.

The museum displays life-size wax figures of important Black leaders and creators alongside their personal stories and achievements. These representations help visitors understand the diverse contributions of African Americans to society.

The museum is fully accessible and wheelchair-friendly, making it comfortable for visitors with different mobility needs. Groups can take advantage of special discounts, and the museum operates year-round, making it easy to fit into travel plans.

The museum preserves an authentic slave cabin from the Wright-Smith Plantation and displays a scale model of a slave ship illustrating the Middle Passage. These exhibits offer visitors a more direct connection to this difficult period of American history.

Location: Missouri

Location: St. Louis

Phone: +13142417057

Website: https://thegriotmuseum.com

GPS coordinates: 38.65289,-90.20927

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:26