The African American Museum in Cleveland

The museum building features Renaissance Revival architecture with Indiana limestone walls, bronze entrance doors, high ceilings, and ornate stained glass windows.

Icabod Flewellen established the museum in 1953, making it the first independent African American museum in the United States, beginning with his personal collection.

The institution preserves over 7,000 objects including paintings, photographs, sculptures, documents, and artifacts that represent Black American achievements throughout Cleveland's history.

The museum organizes field trips, workshops, and educational programs for students while providing specialized resources and materials for teachers.

The founder started his collection at age 13 by gathering newspaper clippings about African American history, inspired by Jamaican author J.A. Rogers.

Location: Cleveland

Inception: 1953

Address: 1765 Crawford Rd, Cleveland, OH 44120

Website: https://aamcle.org

GPS coordinates: 41.50870,-81.62730

Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:54