Museum of African American History Inc

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315 E Warren Ave
Detroit, MI 48201
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, founded in 1968 and located in Detroit, has a large collection of art pieces and sculptures. It has a glass dome that is more than 100 feet in diameter and over 55 feet high. The museum also has facilities and theaters, including genealogy by Hubert Massey of Ford Freedom Rotunda, Louise Lovett Wright Research Library and General Motors Theater. Its theater is more than 300-seat facility that hosts live performances, film screenings, lectures and presentations. The museum store provides authentic African-American art, books and merchandise. It is a museum and educational center that provides studies of the arts and culture of African-American groups. The museum organizes various exhibitions, such as the Art of Architecture in Africa, Unmasked Stereotypes in American Material Culture and Peace Stools. The museum also offers sandwiches, fruits and cold beverages through vending machines.

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Xenia M.
7/24/2025

This museum is an absolute must for everyone! My husband and I traveled from the east coast to visit this museum and it was well worth the trip. Firstly, the space itself is grand and such a site...

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Jason G.
6/23/2025

I was very excited to see this museum, but I went in just expecting some trinkets behind windows (not that there's anything wrong with that) But this might be the best historical museum I have...

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Alfred H.
9/2/2025

If your coming to Detroit this place is mandatory to really understand the history This museum does a great job

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Destiny J.
3/26/2025

Everything about women's Thursday for March(women's history month) was amazing! I'll definitely be back to explore the museum more! It's something great to experience

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Yana G.
2/23/2025

I've been 3x now to visit then and the summer time camp is $15 for 2 weeks! The gift shop is rich as well!

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