Since philanthropy and government funding significantly increased after 1997, many top-tier Black Museums have opened. There is more theme specialization to engage us with groundbreaking artworks, innovative cultural exhibits, historical photos, breathtaking artifacts, and dazzling new media.

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. As a result, their curation approach reveals more exciting perspectives about the Black Experience in America with richer, more insightful visitor experiences at each venue.

To appear on this list, a Top Black Museum must be superior in two or more categories listed below.

• Inclusion of a Major Historical Site
• Outstanding Historical Artifacts
• Uniqueness of Theme
• Great Architecture
• Well-curated Galleries
• Best Museum Honoring a Historically Significant Person/Persons

The National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, DC embodies more of these categories than any other museum.

African Burial Ground National Monument & Museum, New York City