Bronzeville Children's Museum

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9301 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
+1 (773) 721-9301
http://www.bronzevillechildrensmuseum.com

The Bronzeville Children's Museum is the world's first and only children's museum dedicated to African American history. Through interactive exhibits and guided tours, the museum aims to expose children between the ages of 4-9 to new technologies, rich culture, and the contributions of African Americans, increasing literacy, knowledge, and self-esteem.

Founded in 1993, the Bronzeville Children's Museum is located in Chicago's historic Bronzeville neighborhood, which was a thriving center for African American business, culture, and politics. The museum's unique guided tour format ensures that children not only have a hands-on play experience but also retain the educational messages imparted by each exhibit. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the museum relies on donations to continue educating future leaders.

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Michael C.
5/9/2016

What a joy to have a place like this in my neighborhood? Formerly housed in Evergreen Plaza before its recent close this museum has been around for 18 yrs. They cater to children 3-9yrs old and...

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Brittany M.
8/20/2025

TLDR: This place is unfriendly, rude, inaccessible. Was blocked at the door and told to go elsewhere! Their website at the very bottom says that their "museum" is designed for 4- 9 year olds....

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Cynthia K.
3/12/2023

My 4 yr. grandson and I spent the morning and will return again. We both learned so much! This is a Wonderful fun & educational jewel for all! Thank you Bronzeville Childrens Museum we appreciate...

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Matt B.
4/30/2024

Its museum filled full of fictional claims, such as Dr. Daniel Hale Williams being the first American to perform open heart surgery. This is factually false and this would be correctly attributed...

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Amber S.
3/14/2019

While this museum is nice, the staff should not be allowed to work with kids. I recently went to chaperone a field trip for my sons class and the lady leading the visit super short tempered and...

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