DuSable Museum of African American History
Du Sable Museum of African American History on the Southside of Chicago; (c) Soul Of America
DESCRIPTION: Founded in 1961 by historian Dr. Margaret Burroughs, the DuSable Museum of African American History has evolved into a Top-Tier Black History Museum in the nation. The museum honors 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. Their seasonal workshops and lectures present works by various artists and reviews of historic events. For example, 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 that has been a community treasure for decades. The frequent and rotating exhibits are often exceptional. They cover the everything from specialty subjects to the Civil Rights Movement. The Harold Washington Theater inside is a small gem for performing arts. An attractive museum store is on the premises with a petite, but sometimes unique selection of books and gifts. Based on prices and small theatre in-house, you can tell that the museum’s mission is community-focused. Bravo!
ADMISSION: $
DAYS & HOURS: daily 10a-5p
ADDRESS: 740 East 56th Place in Washington Park, Chicago, IL
PARKING: on-premises
RAPID TRANSIT: Garfield-Green CTA Station
PHONE: 773-947-0600
WEBSITE: http://www.dusablemuseum.org
