Don’t wait until Black History Month to learn about African American history. Learning about the accomplishments, contributions and prominent Black figures throughout history can take place 365 days a year. Here are a few of the most popular African American museums you should visit this summer to learn about or brush up on our history.
National Civil Rights Museum
450 Mulberry St.
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 521-9699
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20560
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
520 16th St. N.
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 328-9696
The King Center
449 Auburn Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 526-8900
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 E Warren Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 E 56th Pl.
Chicago, IL 60637
International Civil Rights Center & Museum
134 S Elm St.
Greensboro, NC 27401
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture
830 E Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
Tuskegee Airmen National Museum
1616 Chappie James Ave.
Tuskegee, AL 36083
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and American Jazz Museum
1616 E 18th St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
National Museum of African American History and Culture
100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd. NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
(678) 999-8990
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
50 E Freedom Way
Cincinnati, OH 45202
