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DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center

Hyde Park

740 East 56th Place, Chicago, 60637, US

Why You’ll Love It

Situated in the historic Washington Park neighborhood, the DuSable Black History Museum, aptly named after the city's Haitian-born founder, is a pivotal institution dedicated to celebrating and preserving African American history and culture.


As a trailblazer in the Black museum movement, DuSable welcomes visitors to its enlightening exhibitions, featuring everything from riveting local history to contemporary cultural shifts. With a collection that spans the Civil Rights Movement to innovative works by emerging artists, this museum offers a profound glimpse into the rich and diverse tapestry of Black experiences. 


Created in 1961 by artist, activist, and educator Margaret Taylor Burroughs, DuSable is the nation's oldest independent African American museum, with a collection of over 16,000 pieces that include paintings, sculptures, and historical artifacts. 

Kate Green

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Word on the street

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Shrtlst Team

This is the oldest independent African American mueseum in the country, with documents and historical pieces you won't find anywhere else.

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Location

740 East 56th Place, Chicago, 60637, US

Phone

(773) 947-0600

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Website

http://www.dusablemuseum.org/

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