Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center
Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, African-American museum in Washington Heights, Manhattan, United States.
The center spans multiple floors within the Audubon Ballroom building, featuring exhibits about civil rights through photographs, documents, and interactive displays.
The museum opened in 2005 at the location where Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965, following years of community efforts to preserve the building.
The center houses extensive collections documenting the contributions of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz to the civil rights movement in America.
Located at 3940 Broadway between West 165th and 166th Streets, the museum welcomes visitors Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM.
Six interactive kiosks developed with Columbia University present biographies and historical materials through videos, photographs, and digital archives.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 2005
Part of: Audubon Ballroom
Website: https://theshabazzcenter.org
GPS coordinates: 40.83936,-73.94068
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:23
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