The African American Museum in Cleveland, African American Museum in Cleveland, United States.
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
Cleveland Museum of Art
1.3 km
League Park
1.4 km
Severance Hall
1.5 km
The Cleveland Museum of Art
1.3 km
Cleveland Botanical Garden
1.5 km
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum
1.4 km
Cleveland Cultural Gardens
1.9 km
Rockefeller Park
1.9 km
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1.2 km
Imperial Red Cross Easter Egg
1.3 km
Children's Museum of Cleveland
1.4 km
Wade Park
1.4 km
Dunham Tavern
1 km
Maltz Performing Arts Center
935 m
Dittrick Museum of Medical History
1.6 km
Adelbert Hall
1.6 km
Baseball Heritage Museum
1.4 km
One University Circle
1.4 km
Allen Memorial Medical Library
1.6 km
Flora Stone Mather College Historic District
1.6 km
Michelson-Morley Memorial Fountain
1.6 km
Ansel Road Apartment Buildings Historic District
917 m
Dr. James Bell House
217 m
Crawford-Tilden Apartments
250 m
Peter B. Lewis Building
1.6 km
Mather House
1.7 km
The Michelson-Morley Experiment
1.8 km
East 89th Street Historic District
173 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes