Founded 1974 as a part of Bishop College Library, it became a separate private institution in 1979; dedicated to the research, acquisition, presentation and preservation of visual art forms and historical documents that relate to the life and culture of the African American community in Dallas and the southwestern United States; the museum has held major exhibitions for Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Black Rodeo stars; included in the permanent collections are: African, African American Contemporary and Folk Art; the rotating exhibits are complex, informative and artistically inspired; also presents meaningful experiences for children that would not ordinarily visit a museum; in 1985 the citizens of Dallas voted $1.2 million in city bonds towards the construction of the $6.5 million home for the Museum structure that opened 1993 and in use today; the distinguished museum building has the shape of a cross with an exterior of ivory stone and a 60 foot high rotunda interior
ADMISSION: Adults $5, Age 11 and under $2
DAYS & HOURS: Tue–Fri noon to 5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun 1 p.m to 5 p.m.
ADDRESS: 3536 Grand Ave in Fair Park
PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 214-565-9026
WEBSITE: www.aamdallas.org
