+1 (214) 565-9026

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3536 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX

The African American Museum of Dallas is a beacon of culture, history, and art dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich heritage of African Americans. Founded in 1974 by Dr. Harry Robinson, Jr., the museum is the only institution of its kind in the Southwestern United States. It houses one of the most extensive collections of African American art, artifacts, and historical archives, offering visitors an immersive journey through the contributions and experiences of African Americans. Located in the heart of Dallas, the museum serves as a vibrant hub for education, community engagement, and cultural enrichment through dynamic exhibitions, programs, and events that inspire and inform. Whether you’re exploring the past or envisioning the future, the African American Museum of Dallas is where history and culture come to life.

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

Make field trip planning easy using our pricing and registration tools. Bring curricular concepts to life through immersive field trip programs.

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

The Museum partners in innovative ways with other museums, universities and schools to create lasting impact on teaching and learning.

our sponsors

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. 

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