Last updated: 5/16/2011
Richmond, Virginia
Street Address
00 Clay StreetRichmond, VA 23219
Mailing Address
PO Box 61052Richmond, VA 23261
phone: 804-780-9093
fax: 804-780-9107
e-mail: information.bhm@gmail.com
web: www.blackhistorymuseum.org

Hours

Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Admissions

$5.00 - Adults
$4.00 - Seniors,Students,& teachers
$3.00 - children 12 & under

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Maureen Elgersman Lee
phone:
Mary C. Lauderdale
phone: 804-780-9093
Description

History

Founded in 1981 by Mr. Carroll Anderson, Sr., the museum moved to its current location in 1991. Located in an 1832 mansion, the building previous served as the Rosa Dixon Bowser library,the only branch of the Richmond Public Library that African Americans could patronize during segregation.

Services
Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
Group Tours
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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