Reviews of National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center (Museum)

Christopher Bosi

How many black people live in this town. How does this engage black culture. Idk....this place mind as well be on the moon.

David Tucker

Great place

Gwane Martin

Enjoyed myself

Ed Oelschlager

Didnt go there

Hyde Mendenhall

In the woods near here i saw a vine and swang like Tarzan but I originally went for mushroom hunting and found some good sized ones

Cornelius Sweeney

This is a well laid out realitively small museum containing very important historical information. Upon entering I was greeted by a friendly well informed individual who provided a brief overview and the way to the beginning of the exhibits. The exhibits are fairly large and easy to read laid out in a logical manner. I spent a little more than an hour to get through the displays and came away with much more knowledge of the struggles of the African American through out our country's history. I'll bring my grandchildren here I think they need to see this to better understand the world they live in.

Shawn Thompson

Beautifully awesome experience

Damon Nabrit

Great place to learn about american history thru the lens of the African-american experience. Slightly out of the way but a joy and a wonder once there.

Shane Fernandes

This is a really neat place to learn a little bit about history: it is located on the campus of Central State University. the whole campus has historical placards across to the teach you a little bit of about black history. University itself is a really great University to go to. I graduated in 2014 and ended up with a civil job working for the US government. The teachers there really care about the students and wanting to try to get them the best success that they can get through internships and interactions with the related course of study. If my review was helpful please like and thank you.

Sara

The exhibits and the way the staff members talked about the history of African Americans was amazing!

Edward Smith

Wonderful place, wonderful people. Good learning experience.

Jeanne Mulholland

The museum staff is very friendly. Special care has been taken to make sure each exhibit is presented in such a way that educates the visitor on all levels.

jole brown

It was an excellent education experience

Gregory S Dyson

This is a great place to learn real history! I have brought dozens of people here especially from the local area and no one has been disappointed. I'd encourage you to call ahead the museum to see what is on display and confirm hours, they change the displays two or three times a year. I'd recommend planning 45-90 min. for a visit and be prepared to do some reading while there. Especially if you've never looked at African American history, this is a great, close by option. Just minutes from Xenia and Springfield. Also located on the campus of Central State University, an HBCU (one of 2 in the entire state). Come with cultural humility and learn. interesting local history.

Will Soto

Words cannot express how impressed i am with The National Afro-american and Cultural Study Museum. My only gripe is the name. Ha Its a mouthful and hard to remember for me. The space is perfect for groups and cultural events. The current exhibit developed for Black History month was informational and details ever-widening. I did not realize the importance and rich history of the African american (AA) participation in the World Wars and the exceptional and integral leadership of the military personnel to help advance the war efforts. The Double Victory focus is still a contending factors for AA today and a concept I feel can be a bridge to help the younger AA population to stand up for their rights and the rights of groups who continue to be marginalized in America. The museum staff is top of the heap. Ms Barbee, Ms Latima, and Hadley Drodge represent the sacred spirit of maintaing and representiation of the AA culture by the preserving the rich history of the AA people. I contacted the museum to ask for special services. MS Barbee was welcoming to a partnership with Kettering College Black History Month Film festival program. Ms. Barbee agreed to re-open the museum to accomdate the religious tenets of the college. She offered a guided tour of the exhibit, (Thank you, Hadley) and a viewing of the highly acclaimed and award winning film by Spike Lee, BlaKkKlansman with free popcorn. The experience amazing. I encourage everyone to consider donating money to this important and historically valuable muesum. Ms. Barbee works hard through grant writing to keep the muesum and its programming efforts alive. She knows the value of this information. I respect and admire her efforts. However, its a hard task for her ro do alone. Lets open our hearts, minds, and wallets in support of this important legacy of our nations history. Cordially Will

Jonathan Zurcher

The museum is interesting.

Amy Billings

Add more artifacts, and make it a celebration of Africans in America

Sheryl Harris

Enjoyed the collections...visited from Twin Cities, MN

Letit Bemee

Not sure why this was recommended for me. There is not 1 African American for the past 200 years living in Ohio. You're American. Period.

Marietta Harris

Rich History!

eva gibson

Great learning experience!

Steve Francia

Cross cultural museum (predominately African-American) with changing exhibits. They had a great WWII exhibit as well as a very interesting African-American's in comics exhibit as well as the static displays that are always there. Well worth a stop with plenty to see, learn and experience! A beautiful space on beautiful grounds! Go take a look and be amazed!

Debra Johnson

It was a great learning experience

Thomas L. Scrivens

A must visit

BillyTDetroit

Awesome, beautiful place... preserve the History...

Charneice McKenzie

Museums are resource based, the more money you have the more you can do and honestly, no one is venturing out to Wilberforce, Ohio for any reason, let alone to see a museum. The two rooms they had was packed full of art, history and information. I'm not sure how this university museum got the designation of a "National museum." If you have the time, take a detour from Dayton or view it on a college visit but do not plan your vacation around it.

Neil & Diane Baggett-Burdine

Wonderful exhibit.

none none

Did not visit place don't understand why I said to do this review

Sha'Chanda J

This is one of the most important historical and iconic places in Wilberforce, Ohio. I love how they have various exhibits and how some of the themes change periodically. This is a MUST SEE place for not just African Americans, but for people of all color.

Gregory Harris

Accurate and friendly

Sean Ryan

Exhibits are well put together and they have a friendly staff.

Solomon Hill

A must see!

Charlene Morrison

Wonderful exhibit

Mellita Hart

For what it is and what it has to work with, it's great. It's a relatively small museum with limited hours. It's located next to two historically black universities in a very small town. The universities make good use of it between the featured exhibits. It's also been used as a venue for weddings and other very important events. If you go there to learn something, you won't be disappointed. There's not a lot of pizzazz and fluff. With more support and cooperation, it could really be amazing. It was a great place to spend a few afternoons as a student. It's a cherished gallery of unique pieces, cleverly presented.

Jaime Brown

Very peaceful and nice looking on the inside. It is quiet and free for students to attend. I like it here. The only thing I truly wish is for more exhibits and the expansion of the building. Other than that, it is a good mini museum.

Jerry Allen

Very informative

Kenneth J. Mcphaul, Jr. Ed.M

Charles Young....story was impressive!

Lisa Townsend

Wonderful, would like to go again when I have more time.

Bob Cannon

Learn, learn!!!!!!!

jerry perkins

It was an experience to remember and to make you think!

Kris Tasue

A must see!

Kevin Massie

Very nice history museum. Great exhibits.

amatul shafeek

Tremendous exhibitions

cmj0929

Nice just wish it was open longer