DuSable Museum Of African American History

Tips

• Mosaic portraits in Founders Hall celebrate Dr. Margaret Burroughs, co-founder of the museum, Harold Washington, Chicagos first African American Mayor, and DuSable, Founder of Chicago.
  Explore Chicago | 2011-09-14 11:43:47
• The DuSable Museum of African American History is the first independent museum in the country dedicated to the African American experience.
  Explore Chicago | 2011-09-14 11:42:19
• A must see in the City of Chicago
  Audra | 2012-09-23 16:12:31
• Check out this independent museum on African American history which promotes cultural understanding. Free admissions on Sundays, children under 5 always free.
  Cheapism | 2011-09-01 14:13:54
• The first museum dedicated to the culture and experiences of African-Americans, this museum is clearly modern with its own mobile app.
  The Grio | 2011-02-10 13:47:53
• Provides a beautiful illustration of African American history, culture and art. Celebrate Black History by checking out more amazing African American contributions: http://bet.us/BHM
  BET | 2013-01-31 16:02:39
• Great place to learn african American History.
  Cat | 2013-06-17 10:00:20
• Hottest show every! !!
  Arles | 2013-02-16 19:41:58
• Always love going to Dusable.
  David | 2012-07-15 16:08:43
• Make sure you see robot Harold Washington!
  Brian | 2012-04-22 20:24:59
• This museum helps to complete the cultural quilt of the city of Chicago as well as the entirety of America. It showcases much art in addition to history.
  Jonathan | 2017-03-05 01:08:19
• Someone wrote a tip saying this is the largest museum in the world, which is false. Like REALLY false. Not even top 10. Anywho, it's ok. 1st African American museum. Definitely worth a visit.
  Melanie | 2013-12-05 20:58:07
• Be sure to check out the Freedom Now Mural.
  Stephanie | 2011-03-22 13:40:21
• Check out the inaugural Black Fine Art Month Exhibit by the artists of augment International #pigmentintl #pigment #blackfineartmonth
  Patricia | 2019-10-03 13:42:07
• Love the hall with Black American inventors!
  Debbie | 2017-02-04 05:56:34
• The Black Excellence Awards for 2016 were phenomenal this year in recognizing Black Excellence in all areas of the arts. Definitely a no miss. Support your arts community.
  Joel | 2016-10-26 17:00:11
• Great place. It's going to be a nice area, when the new Obama library comes to the South Side!
  Mark | 2016-10-03 23:46:01
• Beautiful historical museum of chicago
  David | 2016-05-15 12:54:04
• Everything!
  Tracey | 2015-12-07 18:03:32
• I didnt even know this existed. This is amazing! I wonder how many young African Americans in Gary dont even know about this.
  Lisa | 2015-09-18 20:53:36