DuSable Museum of African American History
DuSable Museum of African American History, African American history and art museum in Hyde Park, Chicago, United States.
The DuSable Museum contains over 13,000 artifacts, photographs, and artworks documenting African American experiences through multiple permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Founded in 1961 by Margaret Taylor-Burroughs, the museum started in her home before moving to its current location in Washington Park in 1973.
The museum presents exhibitions about African American military service, Harold Washington's legacy, African heritage, and contemporary art throughout its galleries.
Located at 740 East 56th Place, the museum opens Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM with admission fees ranging from free to 10 dollars.
The museum maintains the desk of civil rights journalist Ida B. Wells and holds manuscripts from W.E.B. Du Bois and Langston Hughes in its collection.
Location: Illinois
Inception: February 16, 1961
Official opening: 1961
Opening Hours: Mercredi-Dimanche 11:00-16:00
Website: http://dusablemuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 41.79210,-87.60730
Latest update: May 22, 2025 21:08
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