African American Museum in Dallas
African American Museum
The African American Museum was founded in 1974 as a part of the Special Collections at Bishop College, a Historically Black College that closed in 1988. The Museum has operated independently since 1979. The $7 million edifice was funded through private donations and a 1985 Dallas City bond election that provided $1.2 million for the construction of the new facility.
The African American Museum is the only one of its kind in the Southwestern Region devoted to the preservation and display of African American artistic, cultural and historical materials. It has one of the largest African American Folk Art collections in the United States.
The main objective of the Museum is the presentation of meaningful experiences for children and adults who would not ordinarily visit a museum. The rich heritage of black art and history is housed in four vaulted galleries, augmented by a research library. Living African American culture is experienced through entertaining and educational programs presented in the theater, studio arts area and classrooms. The Museum's permanent collections include African art; African American fine art; magazine, historical, political and community archives.
Hours
Tuesday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday:, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Sundays, Mondays and some holidays
Admission
Free admission to Museum except for groups of ten or more. Group Admission is $1 for children, $2 for adults. To arrange a group tour call: (214) 219-2049More attractions
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3536 Grand AvenueFair Park
Dallas, TX 75215
214.565.9026 phone
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Public Transportation
Close to I 30, downtown, Dart busses
Directions & Parking
The African American Museum is located in historic Fair Park in Dallas, Texas. The Museum is situated prominently at the Grand Avenue entrance in the main axis of the park. Parking is free. Enter Fair Park thru Gate 3 or Grand Avenue
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