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An exterior view of the DuSable Museum of African American History in springtime. The museum is located in Washington Park.
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DuSable Museum of African American History

The DuSable Museum of African American History is the first independent museum in the country dedicated to the African American experience. Founded in 1961, the goal of the Museum was to be a space to promote cultural understanding and harmony, while correcting the apparent institutionalized omission of Black history and culture in public education.

 

The Museum serves as a source of pride and inspiration to local, national and international audiences - presenting programs and exhibitions that address universal themes of freedom and opportunity through the eyes of the African American experience.

 

Being an Inclusive museum and not an Exclusive museum, our programs and exhibitions are geared to those who enjoy exploring new cultures and have a desire to know more of the multi-dimensional American and world history from the African and African American perspective.

 

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Location:
740 E. 56th Pl., (57th St. and S. Cottage Grove Ave.)
Chicago, IL 60637
Hours:

Monday-Saturday, 10am - 5pm; Sunday. Noon - 5pm

Admission:

$3 Adults; $2 Students/Seniors; $1 Children ages 6 - 13; Children under the age of 6, FREE.

Sundays, FREE.

Website:
For additional information please visit, http://www.dusablemuseum.org
Accessibility:
  • Accessible wheelchair entrance(s)
  • Accessible seating area available (if auditorium/stadium venue)
CTAPublic Transportation:

El: Green Line to Garfield. Bus: 4 Cottage Grove (24hrs), 55 Garfield (24hrs). For more travel information, visit www.transitchicago.com

Parking:

Onsite parking available. 

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DuSable Museum of African American History
740 E. 56th Pl., (57th St. and S. Cottage Grove Ave.)
Chicago IL 60637
Phone: 773-947-0600
Toll Free: 877-387-2251
Fax: 773-947-0677

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