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Welcome to the International African American Museum! Advanced timed tickets are required for all visitors. Popular dates and times may be sold out.

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To honor the untold stories
of the african american journey at one of our country's most sacred sites.

HISTORY COMES ALIVE

The museum documents the journey that began in Africa centuries ago, and still continues today.

At our entrance, the African Ancestors Memorial Garden sprawls across the grounds and reflects on the significance of the historically sacred site of Gadsden’s Wharf—the point at which an estimated 45 percent of enslaved Africans entered this country. Inside, exhibitions tell the unvarnished story of the international African American experience.

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Every day, with every exhibition, program, and resource, we foster empathy and empower visitors with knowledge of the past.

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PROGRAMS
AND EVENTS

Go beyond the galleries with our diverse public programs and events offerings.

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SPECIAL EXHIBITION: When It Rains It Shines

Thursday August 31 - December 3, 2023
All Day
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Getting Started with Genealogy – PM

Friday September 29, 2023
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Getting Started with Genealogy – AM

Tuesday October 3, 2023
11:00 am - 11:30 am
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Young Griots

Tuesday October 3, 2023
11:30 am - 2:30 pm
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Getting Started with Genealogy – PM

Tuesday October 3, 2023
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Getting Started with Genealogy – AM

Wednesday October 4, 2023
11:00 am - 11:30 am
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Getting Started with Genealogy – PM

Wednesday October 4, 2023
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Getting Started with Genealogy – AM

Thursday October 5, 2023
11:00 am - 11:30 am
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Getting Started with Genealogy – PM

Thursday October 5, 2023
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Getting Started with Genealogy – AM

Friday October 6, 2023
11:00 am - 11:30 am
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Getting Started with Genealogy – PM

Friday October 6, 2023
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Getting Started with Genealogy – AM

Tuesday October 10, 2023
11:00 am - 11:30 am
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CENTER FOR
FAMILY HISTORY

A groundbreaking resource for the study and advancement of African American genealogy, with connections to Africa and the African diaspora. We all have stories to share—now is the time to find and tell yours.

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This is a museum where you can create your own experience—from quiet reflection in the African Ancestors Memorial Garden to an immersive, eye-opening tour through our galleries to transformative discoveries in the Center for Family History. Check for updates, read our guidelines, and begin to plan your own journey.

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