DuSable Museum of African American History

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Address : 740 E 56th Place, Chicago, IL 60637, USA

Timing : 10:00 AMto 5:00 PM

Suggested Hour : 1 to 2 hour

Entry Fee : Adults- USD 10, Students- USD7, Senior and Children- USD 3
Free for children below 3 and members
Free on Sundays for all.

Service animals : allowed

Wheelchair : Accessible

Public Transportation : Chicago ‘L’ Green Line ( Closest Station: Cottage Grove & 57th street )

Restrictions : Backpacks, Large Tote bags, Balloons, Cameras with a tripod, selfie sticks

Parking : Limited parking available in the museum parking lot, on-street parking

Popular Exhibit : Freedom, Resistance and the Journey towards equality
Red, White, Blue, and Black: A History of Blacks in the Armed Forces

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DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago Overview

DuSable Museum of African American History was founded in 1961 by Margaret Taylor- Burroughs. It is the first independent museum in the States - committed to the study and conservation of African-American history, culture, and art. The museum’s collection has around 15,000 pieces consisting of paintings, sculpture, print works, and historical memorabilia. It also hosts exhibits, workshops, concerts, films, children’s events and literary discussions focused on African American history. Other facilities include a gift shop and research library but do not have on-site dining facilities so it’s encouraged to bring a picnic bag or brown bag meals and enjoy them in the museum garden.

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