Du Sable Museum of African American History

Chicago

DESCRIPTION: Founded in 1961 by historian Dr. Margaret Burroughs; the museum honors the African Frenchman, Jean Baptiste Pointe Du Sable, who founded the trading post that became the city of Chicago; this site maintains more than 12,000 paintings, sculptures and memorabilia that preserve and interpret the historical experiences and achievements of African-Americans; seasonal workshops and lectures present works by various artists and historic events; recently the museum featured a one-of-kind blacks in basketball exhibit; the Joe Louis exhibit and other permanent exhibits in the Harold Washington Wing round out this uplifting museum; the frequent & rotating exhibits are often exceptional and cover the everything from specialty subjects to the Civil Rights Movement; the Harold Washington Theater is a small gem for performing arts; a museum store is also on the premises with a petite, but nice selection of books and gifts
ADMISSION: Adults $3, Students & Seniors $2, Ages 6-12 $1
DAYS & HOURS: daily 10a-5p
ADDRESS: 740 East 56th Place in Washington Park  MAP
PARKING: on premises

TRANSIT: Garfield-Green CTA station
PHONE: 773-947-0600
WEBSITE: http://www.dusablemuseum.org

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