Last updated: April 7, 2025
Place
National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center
Courtesy of NAAMCC
Quick Facts
Location:
1350 Brush Row Road, Wilberforce, OH Located on the western edge of Central State University campus.
Significance:
In 1970, Clarence Brown, a member of Congress from Ohio, introduced federal legislation for an African American museum on the historic site of Wilberforce University due to the long, rich history of African American educators, philosophers, military heroes and cultural leaders. The museum opened in 1988, the first museum in the nation to focus on African American history at a national level.
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Amenities
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Accessible Rooms, Benches/Seating, Parking - Auto, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible
Explore ingenuity, creativity, and resilience through captivating exhibits, artifacts, and art at the nation’s first museum dedicated to African American history on a national scale. The museum proudly houses one of the largest collections of Afro-American materials, featuring over 10,000 artifacts and works of art, 350 manuscript collections, and thousands of photographs.
The museum houses the largest known collection of artifacts belonging to the first African American National Parks Superintendent Brigadier General Charles Young. Discover the inspiring stories of notable figures such as Hallie Quinn Brown, a renowned elocutionist and advocate for women's rights; and Alex Haley, the celebrated author of *Roots*, among many others.
The NAAMCC's award-winning exhibits are thoughtfully curated from these extensive collections, blending compelling artifacts with interactive elements to engage visitors and provide an authentic reflection of our history and contemporary world.
Each year the Museum welcomes and engages with over 4,000 visitors from all over the country and around the globe. School groups and day camps routinely seek out the Museum to enrich their students' educational experience and provide them with the opportunity to interact with their own history. The Museum also reaches out via online programming, further expanding our impact.
Join them through out the year for a variety of celebrations, lectures, and programs designed to foster connections and share the rich legacy that the institution preserves.