+1 (469) 853-1397
info@aamdallas.org
3536 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX
Welcome to the African American Museum, Dallas
The African American Museum of Dallas stands as a beacon of culture, history, and art—dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich heritage and achievements of African Americans.
Founded in 1974 by visionary educator and museum leader Dr. Harry Robinson, Jr., the Museum is the only institution of its kind in the Southwestern United States. It holds one of the nation’s most extensive collections of African American art, artifacts, and historical archives, offering visitors an immersive journey through centuries of creativity, resilience, and impact.
Located in the heart of Fair Park, the Museum is a vibrant hub for education, community engagement, and cultural enrichment. Through dynamic exhibitions, public programs, and special events, it connects generations—honoring the past while inspiring the future.
Whether you’re exploring history, discovering new perspectives, or envisioning what’s ahead, the African American Museum, Dallas is where African American culture truly comes to life and is celebrated.
What Happens Here
Exhibitions
The Museum combines the research of its world-renowned staff with its award-winning design expertise to create high-quality exhibitions and events.
Virtual Visits
Bring The Museum straight into your classroom through an interactive live video broadcast featuring Museum scientists and their researches.
Educational Programs
Explore Museum exhibitions, engage in hands-on activities, and bring exciting new resources and practices back to your classroom.
Field Trips & Tours
Make field trip planning easy using our pricing and registration tools. Bring curricular concepts to life through immersive field trip programs.
Lectures & Programs
We offer a variety of lectures and public presentations that bring African American history, art, and culture to life!
Rentals
Patrons are encouraged to rent one of a plethora of areas inside our museum including theaters, classrooms, solariums, garden walkways, atriums, and galleries with restrictions.
Meet the people who make it happen
Our Team
Our team of storytellers, scholars, and innovators preserves history, inspires connection, and brings culture to life through exhibitions, education, and community engagement.
Volunteers
Want to get involved? See our current list of volunteer positions. Select the title of a position that interests you to view the full description, then apply online.
Partners
AAMD partners in innovative ways with other cultural institutions, universities, nonprofits and schools to create lasting impact on teaching and learning.
Support our mission with A purchase on Art for Your Cause
Shop our online collection with exclusive items made with imagery from our museum collections. Wear, decorate, or gift African American art and heritage while supporting our mission and programs.