Top Black Museums
Top Black Museums are proof that African Americans have come a long way in this nation.
Since philanthropy and government funding significantly increased after 1997, many Black Museums have opened and there is more theme specialization to engage us with groundbreaking artworks, innovative cultural exhibits, historical photos, breathtaking artifacts, and dazzling new media. That curation approach reveals more exciting perspectives about the Black Experience in America.
As a result, Top Black Museums unpack the changing socioeconomic status of African Americans, how African Americans as a whole were viewed by White Americans, and how America can become a better nation for people of all creeds. Another result is the visitor experience at each venue is more insightful and deeper.
To appear on this exclusive list, a Top Black Museum must be superior in two or more categories listed below.
• Inclusion of a Major Historical Site
• Outstanding Historical Artifacts
• Excellent Art Collection
• Uniqueness of Theme
• Great Architecture
• Well-curated Galleries
• Best Museum Honoring a Person
The National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, DC embodies more of these categories than any other museum in the world.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Charles Wright Museum of African American History
Du Sable Museum of African American History
National Great Blacks In Wax Museum
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Reginald Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture
Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
August Wilson Center African American Culture
Harvey Gantt Center for African American Arts & Culture
National Memorial for Peace & Justice
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
African Burial Ground Museum & Monument
African American Museum of Philadelphia
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
African American Museum of Dallas
Museum of the African Diaspora
National Museum of African American Music
Center For Civil & Human Rights
Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Museum & Maritime Park