Last updated: 2/1/2012
Chicago, Illinois
Street Address
740 E 56th PlChicago, IL 60637
Mailing Address
Chicago, IL 60637
phone: 773-947-0600
fax: 773-947-0677
web: www.dusablemuseum.org/

Hours

Mo-Sa 10-4; Su 12-4 (except in winter)

Admissions

Adults - $3.00, Seniors and Youth - $2.00, Children - $1.00

Museum Type(s)

Art

Staff

Raymond Ward
phone: 773-947-0600
Description

The DuSable Museum of African American History is dedicated to the collection, preservation, interpretation and dissemination of the history and culture of Africans and Americans of African descent. For 42 years the museum has carried out its mission through exhibitions, archives and a diverse array of education programs designed to interpret and illuminate the African American experience for audiences of all ages. DuSable Museum has nine continuing exhibits and works on display, and presents four to six special exhibitions each year along with over 100 public and education programs including film screenings, theatre performances, concerts, literary events, lectures, and special events.

Artifact Collections

The museum' collections include artifacts, books, photographs, recordings, costumes and personal papers of noted African Americans; original documents and civil rights memorabilia; paintings, drawings, and sculpture by noted African American artists; award winning photographic collections; wood and ivory carvings, bronze castings, statues and art from Africa; manuscripts, broadsides, films, rare books and bibliographic files.

Library
Access: Scholars, Staff Only
Appointment required: Yes
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Museum Trustee Association Spring Forum 2024

April 10 - 14, 2024

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Texas Association of Museums 2024 Lubock Annual Conference

April 14 - 17, 2024

Lubbock, Texas

2024 Colorado-Wyoming ANNUAL MEETING

May 1 - 4, 2024

Worland, Wyoming

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

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