DuSable Museum of African American History
Location
740 E. 56th Pl., Chicago IL 60637
Contact
- www.dusablemuseum.org
- (773) 947-0600
- (773) 947-0600
- (773) 947-0716
CCelebrating over 50 years of sharing history, DuSable Museum of African American History is the nation’s first independent museum dedicated to the collection, preservation and study of the history and culture of Africans and Americans of African descent. Exhibits, concerts, films, children’s events and literary discussions are just a few of the institution’s various programs offered. Hours: Tuesday – Saturday. 10am- 5pm; Sunday. 12pm- 5pm: Admission: $10 Adults; $7 Students and Seniors; $ 3 Children ages 6 through 13; Children under the age of 5 are admitted free. Sundays are FREE to all (with the exception of MLK Day). Permanent Exhibitions: “Freedom, Resistance and the Journey Toward Equality”;”Red, White, Blue & Black: A History of Blacks in the Armed Forces”; “A Slow Walk to Greatness: The Harold Washington Story” “Africa Speaks”; and The Ames Mural.
Complimentary Policy 1 chaperone per 10 students
Motorcoach Parking Off-site
Average Visit/Tour Length 1 - 2 hours
Minimum Size for Group Admission Rate 10
Special Interest Tours Offered
ADA Compliant
Self-Parking Available On-site
Hours of Operation 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Family-friendly
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