African American Museum of Dallas, African American history museum in Fair Park, Dallas, United States.
The African American Museum of Dallas sits within Fair Park and displays history and art across two floors with documents, photographs, and visual works. The collection traces the experiences of Black people in the city and region across different time periods.
The museum was founded to preserve the history of Black people in Dallas and later expanded to include collections about cemeteries and early settlements. This focus helps bring forgotten parts of the city's past back into view.
The museum displays artworks and crafts created by Black artists from the region, with techniques and styles passed down through families over time. Visitors can see how these creative traditions shaped both daily life and community identity.
Entry is free and the museum opens on weekdays and weekends so many people can visit. It helps to check beforehand when special exhibitions or programs are running.
The museum holds one of the largest collections of folk art by Black artists in the entire region, with works rarely seen elsewhere. This collection shows the artistic styles that developed in the Southwest and stand apart.
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