Reviews of African American Museum of Dallas (Museum)

D. Glenn

A great selection of inspiring art. It's free admission, but if you go please try to bring cash donations to support this gem.

Sandra Westfall

Great art and history ❣️

Stefani King

Admission is free until you arrive. Then it's $10 at the door. No sign, no apology. No correction to their automated message saying admission is free for groups under 10. How do I know the "admission fee of $10" is not a scam? No adult in charge to clarify this with. We drove 60 miles round trip to enjoy this Museum. #disappointment

Hughes Carter

We learned some very interesting history regarding Thomas Jefferson relationship with Sally Hemmings. Never she was 14 yrs old and he was in his 40's when he got her pregnant. Smh

Brad Rzepniewski

Wonderful Kinsey exhibition. Beautiful art, sad history.

Maisha Smith

Awesome place. Everyone should bring their family and friends to learn a piece of heritage of African American culture.

Nikki M

It wasn't what I expected. The artwork in the first floor room was not very well-done in my opinion. Upstairs featured a huge room, with what looked like POSTERS of African American actresses, singers, poets etc of decades ago. I was hoping to learn something new about our culture or see some interesting artifacts. Saw nothing. Hate I drove 80 minutes, round trip to come here. At least it was free admission and free parking...

Maurio Butler

Very exquisite, very professional and informative. This facility provides so much for everyone to participate in, regardless of age.

Ms. D

Great nite! Celebrating birthday

Felicia F

I can't wait to take my son here when he's old enough to understand.

Mike Bailey

Loved it very educational and emotional. This Country has a soiled past toward People of Color Dallas is no different

Charlie Jones

Simply amazing place!!!! Didn't know this place existed. Left this place feeling very proud and sad at the same moment. Will become a member!!!!

Brian Connery

First off, this is a great building, beautiful both inside and out, and the layout is effective for creating individual galleries each with their own experience. We visited for about two and half hours on a Saturday afternoon and still did not see everything. We spent a long time in the gallery of folk art on the first floor, which, although specifically about African American folk art in Texas, is one of the best collections of folk art I've seen anywhere: fascinating and beautiful pieces by inspired artists in a variety of media. We also explored the African American art gallery: pieces varied in quality but were always interesting and generally well-displayed. And the current exhibit of work by Jonas Boekhoudt ("Metropolis") which was engaging -- though sometimes glare from the overhead lights prevented us from seeing the canvases as wholes. We will be going back to see the other exhibits, one on Freedman's cemetery and one on Sepia magazine. I was expecting (hoping) that there would be at least one area offering a view of the history of African Americans in the Dallas area. As a new part-time resident, I'm trying to get a handle on the city's people, culture, and history. I almost docked the Museum one star for not providing this, but I guess it's not fair to penalize them for not doing something that they don't claim to do. Still, I wish there was someplace that looked intensively at African American history and culture in Dallas.

Fantasha Smith

They closed pretty early for a Saturday (5pm) I was disappointed due to the fact I was visiting from out of town and only was in town for a few days. There website said free entry but it was not. My friend and I ended up paying $10 dollars each for admission. Good exhibits though learned alot of history.

Jacqueline Dickerson

Beautiful museum. The tall gentleman that gives the history of the museum is an asset as a Volunteer. He encourages others to volunteer. The young staff at the front desk had good customer service skills. The other assumed volunteers in the gift store need assistance. Wasnt clear on membership privileges. Please order more calendars, book markers and paper dolls via Michelle Obama. I will return in the weeks to come. Thank you.

Renee P

Even though I came on a day when some of the galleries were closed to prepare for new exhibits, there were many spaces to enjoy. The folk art exhibition featured many artists from Dallas, as well as furniture from North Carolinian furniture maker Thomas Day. The exhibition about African Americans in Dallas is a must see. I purchased a book in the shop and had a great conversation with the bookstore manager.

Roda Moore

Hubby and I came here for the first time and typically they stated that it is free to explore and you can make a donation but they had a featured collection, The Kinseys, on display, I believe until sometime in November. I'm glad we were able to see the collection to see some of the collected pieces from the 1500s and learned a lot of history and art. I would recommend coming here and learning some history, it was great!

Daylon Carroll

It's use of space is great, & I loved the exhibit that currently there. I'll always go back.

Lj Nelms

It was quite the experience with my family to learn about the local history of African Americans to the Dallas community, and otherwise. I loved it.

Amanda Petties

Didn't even realize that this museum was here. Glad my husband and I could enjoy it together.

marilyn willis

Definitely worth the stop to see history.

Tsunkie

Terrible. There was no Jesse Washington exhibit, never coming back.

Jim Bettone

Awesome museum with great historical displays and many relevant events

Donald Brewer

Beautiful and informative collection of Dallas civil rights antiquity!!!

CARLA PERRICONE

I really enjoyed viewing the displays and learning new info

Faye Conley

Amazing store..carvings, masks, calendars, cloths, books, classes, jewelry & etc.. AMAZING

Elle Williams

Loved it cant wait to go back

Patricia Rivers-Smith

I love this place, so much history to experience.

Brooks Glenn

We had a great experience during the TX/OU game

email account

Always learn something new here. The hospitality of the staff was pleasant. This time we ran into the Executive Director Harry Robinson Phd. His knowledge discussion was very informative. His Historic knowledge shines through.

Zalika jaha Peace

Beautiful museum , so much information. And the staff are very informative.

Patricia Smith

It has a lot of very interesting black history, objects, pictures etc.

Bonito Tracey

Very interesting, a lot to learn about the Aftican-American experience.

Sheila Hilts

Very enlightening experience

Branden Crosby

Best African American museum I've ever been to

Connie Scott

Great displays and knowledgeable tour guides. A must see. 4 halls with different displays.

Husam Azma

Very informative but I expected more artifacts and interactive media

Charles Vaden

Great place to visit

Michael Devon Ford

Awesome experience!

Charles Bowens

Very good history in this place

Davonda Buck

Beautiful place of history. If you're in Dallas please check them out!♥️

Hao Liu

Nice little museum with rich information.

RaeLyn Brummell

I really do enjoy events here but I'd like to see more. As diverse as the Metroplex is I expect more.

Franzie Works

The workshop was absolutely great. First visit to museum it's self. It was beautiful.

Saniya L

Great event hosted by S.L.A.P.

LINDA SUBLET

Great to have non-bias knowledge and pure display of original cultural significance of a great people. Please continue to remove our ignorance.

Jay Collier

Very nice place to visit and learn.

Rodney Willz

I SIMPLY LOVE THIS PLACE OF BLACK HERITAGE ART!!! THIS PLACE IS A BLESSING TO ALL WHOM MAY EXPERIENCE!

Wandalyn Roberts

You learn about people that you may not know about. Educational

Catherine Ware

African American museum. Reaching out to the youth (gangs)

Charlene Whalley

It was a fantastic visit at the museum.

Carmen Marshall

Historic and creatively inspiring and satisfying. A must-see for all Americans but especially for African descendents of the diaspora!

Allan Mossbarger

Great little museum having a cultural impact on Dallas

Larry Johnson

Great place to visit. Lot of information about History

Andrew Kochie

The exhibition of the artifacts from Monticello were stunning

Tammy Greenberg Duble

Thanks for hosting your council member

Foolie Deezy

Definitely a place to bring your family for self education and knowledge of one's self

Avelino Segura

The Museum has four exhibit galleries, one has a wonderful permanent exhibit on early Dallas history, with artifacts from Freedman's cemetery and early African American residents. The other galleries house traveling exhibits and this month local painter Riley Holloway has a great show.

Dale Burkhart

Lots of history here. Good place to learn about Black History. Stop by, worth your time.

alicia shaw

It's a free place. Loved the displays and art.

Hashtag Brownkatt

Neat place but the Womens bathrooms are horrible, awfully small stalls & have a terribly disgusting stench or smell. They need to correct this issue ASAP

C Elliott

Great self guided tour!

elmer phillips

Great place to visit when in Dallas

Natasha Gaspard

So many great pieces of art, books, and clothing.

dannie1395

Everyone should go see the new exhibit! I learned so much from it.

Sharon Cressey

I went to see the Monticello display. It was numbing and interesting. The stories reminded me of elementary school library. It was worth the time. Furniture making was serious during those times. Last day to see is the 21st, Monday.

Mitchells Making Memories

The experience was nice. An interesting walk around. The staff at the entrance was helpful. The facility was very clean. My children had an awesome experience. I just wish that the gift shop had a bigger variety of items to buy.

Jetoi Price

Very interesting

John Winslow

Outstanding collection. Knowledgeable staff. Good location.

John Williams

Awsome! Worth stopping in to tour. Not a lot of exhibits but I spent a good hour an 15mins up and downstairs. Friendly staff. No charge but taking donations.

Debra Jones

Go see and experience for yourself I gurantee you won't be disappointed...

Tangela Davis

Learned a lot about American History and how to be healthy.

Pamela DeDeaux

The museum has a wonderful collection of art. There is also a bookstore with an assortment of items that are reasonably priced. It is a family-friendly museum.

Michelle

Disappointed. African American history has so much vibrancy in it's history, art, and culture. This place could be so much more!

Fred williams

The museum is a beautiful facility for hosting any type of event. We love this place immensely! And not to mention the artwork and exhibits...simply breathtaking!!!

Glendia Hardaway

I loved it I spent hour there

Afiah Bey

Wonderful knowledge

Renee Richardson

Love this place!

Tomorrow's Purpose

Its a very lovely place to visit. As it is the only African American Museum in the heart of the South Dallas area.

M. L. Jackson

Attended a graduation party at the venue and it was very nice except for the kitchen and restrooms. This build has undergone renovations over the years but the kitchen and restrooms have not been touched. If you intend to rent the venue for your event please look the kitchen and restrooms over first. We had to clean the kitchen before we could even start prepping the food yet they required that we clean the kitchen before leaving. In all honesty the kitchen was cleaner when we left than when we got there.

Annetta Burde

Very informational....artifacts well displayed...forms of art impressive

Shakari Johnson

Wow! Such an eye opening experience!

Shree Butler

Very interesting and learning experience.

Red Smith

The exhibit is the perfect mix of art, literature and documents. As a descendant of a slave owned by the Mcconnell lineage, it was humbling to see the documents, letters and ledgers. Followed by an uplifting journey from reconstruction to renaissance. The artwork is very inspirational, cleansing the palate. The exhibit on Freeman Cemetery was exceptional. The video kiosks weren't just narrations but actual interviews from local people who knew it as "hallowed ground". I am very grateful for that opportunity and look forward to returning with my family.

Myra Elliott

Excellent showing!!

Cyrus Baty

The museum is huge. I only got through a very small portion of it; the music section. It was really neat to look at the videos, exhibits and read about old and new performers. There are 4 floors broken up by African American slavery, Civil Rights Movement, the museum store, sports and the top floor explores music. I would estimate it takes a solid 4-5 hours to see everything. The museum is open from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. every day of the year except for Christmas Day, December 25. Admissions is free although you will need to print out a ticket. An eye opening and educational experience.

Alex Gilmore

We went for an Extravaganza event. Had a number of Christian rappers in an effort to bring hope back to the local communities. Was amazed at the local talent and had the privilege of looking at some of the heritage displayed at the museum. Had a great time and thankful being accepted with open arms.

Evelyn Miller

I went to Dallas on my vacation. I visited the African American Museum. It was very interesting informative and had lots of pictures and artifacts. I would suggest anyone who goes to Dallas to visit the African American Museum.

The Freckled Cyn

I just went today for the Southwest Black Art show and I loved it! Its really stepped up on the exhibits and i adore the new changes. Definitely worth a new visit if like me you had not been in a while

Kaye Ward

Awesome exhibit by 20 African American Women!

Ilikenicethings30

Loved our tour and our tour guide was very nice. I wish I remembered the young guys name. He took his time to explain each section and answer questions. We plan to go back and spend more time on the our own and just take it all in.

Marcus Banks

A very historic place of African American history. From quilts to books to paintings to the stories about the history behind Juneteenth and cementary it's a place to learn about African American culture and appreciate the continuous sacrifices and contributions of great African American public figures. I will definitely be back visiting this museum along with my family for a long time.

Dena Sims

I thoroughly enjoyed the African American Museum. Great displays with a lot of historical moments.

Joanna Alexander

Courteous staff, many events

New World

Clean very informative nice setting

Linda Lewis

Went to see the play, Those Christian over There! It was great.

Leigh W

I found this to be a very educational and emotional museum. Great information

Jabari Jones

Great place to learn history and see great local and national artists.

LaTarah Edmond

Amazing!

regina glover

Beautiful place for a wedding!

Tamara Lair

It was a nice place and there were some cool artifacts. However, I expected more and wanted to see more. There was a lack of statues, artwork by non local artists, and history of African American culture, etc. It was nice but I think more is needed.

Sean J

Very nice and intuitive

Samantha Brooks

First i visited this place with my friend. Where both of us invited. This place is really huge. I only saw a few section.

Rico Cathey

An amazing look into local black history

Frankie Stoutemire

An awesome display of American History. A must see when you are in Dallas

lanesha greene

I try to go at least once a year and there's always something amazing to witness. Today i had the pleasure of attending the #ustoo Phenomenal Women Artists Talk which was phenomenal to say the least. The exhibit was so inspiring. We will definitely be going back.

Maya Hadley

Very informative staff and rich exhibits.

April M Robinson

Beautiful African Art Work, open every day in fairpark

Dwayne Thomas

Awesome historical exhibition

Barbara Edwards

Great Place to visit and have special events.

Jennifer Howe

Definitely worth checking out if you are in the Dallas area!

Inner Beauty

I was here for a baby shower. It was beautiful and I will certainly come back.

denise joyner

This was a great place to get your history. Enjoyed it.

Jesse Brian Gorman

From the "Buger Connoisseur" - Hamburgars are fresh, but needs more flavor. I had to dip my burger in ketchup. But all in all it was pleasantly filling.

JRB

I have went here several times without my child and I have enjoyed learning about my history. I do plan to take my child when they are old enough to understand.

Gloria Harden

You can learn so much there

Natalie Brown

Great venue! Love the exhibits

Calypso O'Reilly

Currently, the museum has a special exhibit on Monticello, addressing Thomas Jefferson and his slaves and how his ideas that all men should be free never were realized in his own home & farm and business. You will learn about Sally Hemmings, her descendants, and the oral history carried down from free and enslaved people, the difficult choices faced by both, and their courage in adversity. You'll be challenged to think about what you might have done in this times. The museum also has long-standing exhibits of African-American art and the history of African-Americans in Texas and the Dallas area.

Rebecca L

Such a beautiful museum! It’s filled with lots of local black history and artists which was amazing to see. Definitely worth checking out!

Anita Gerido

What we were able to see was quite interesting!

Dainese

It was a so so experience. Most of it was spent reading instead of actually seeing artifacts. I assume this to be because there aren't very many African American artifacts left.

Lawrence Jackson

Some really nice works, i wish the exhibits were bigger

Venetia Porter

It's give great in site into where we as a people came from

Susanna D. Flanagan

Great displays and information regarding African-American history

Ashley Reed

The security guy or the guy who work there is rude

cheryl thomas

I was here for an event and it was nice

jsoulo619

A lot of rare history and facts about Dallas! The art was fantastic

Mary Olawale

Myself, My Husband, Our Son and Daughter went to the African American Museum and it was an Amazing Beautiful Experience! It was Peaceful and a Joy to be able to See the Wonderfulness of Our People!

Mark Jordan

Very cool no matter your ethnic claim its nice to be able to respect the woes of others in lifes struggles

John Siptak

Great historical presentations. Educational. Wonderful building.

Lauren Ner

Such a wonderful place. They have fascinating and amazing artists displayed here

Tori OV

Beautiful and an amazing educational experience learning about the beautiful state of Texas and about African-American history! Our history!

gregory joubert

Good pics and artifacts, but need more.

Lauren Jacobs

Beautiful experience that I think every Texan should have.

Nana Boakye

Great place to visit. The staff are genuinely good people. They have they've tons of information concerning the African American experience.

Carmen Collins

Always a great place to visit....beautiful

Kerri Cooper Thomas

Wonderful experience

Jefflyn Davis

The museum is beautiful, and has a lot of informative information there. I went there to see the Sally Hemmings exhibit. It was very well put together, and I was fortunate enough to be with a group that had an actual tour guide. I enjoyed the tour guide experience, but the exhibit is so well put together that you can view it all without a tour guide. There are so many stories regarding Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemmings, and I was pleased to be able to go and learn what is considered truthful, vs what has been blown out of proportion!

Lanitra Harris

Awesome place. Exhibits were informative, visually appealing, and moving. Even the architecture of the building had meaning. Loved it

Lenette Burns

Free admit during fair

Regina Randall

I loved the experience here. it was beautiful. all the art was perfect. the host was very warm. I felt proud to be black there.

Zora Jay

Fun and educational!

Cheyenne McDaniel

Fascinating artwork in 3-4 different exhibits, rich culture and history surrounds in this museum. The curators were very friendly and informative about the museums history and what was to be found inside.

Kevin Henderson

Very nice atmosphere and scenery.

Rosa Outsey

Beautiful! We went to support Stacie Monday's Art. We happened upon an informative lecture downstairs. Stacie's Art and all of the Artists were absolutely amazing.

Kimpell Richardson

African American Museum....I expected it to be geared more to African American culture and it was not. It was more local artists painting on black people. A few areas (10%) had stuff geared to the title African American. I am just glad they didn't charge because it would have been a waste of money.

Carlos Miller

I learned some interesting things about Abraham Lincoln going to this museum. I didn't know he had 3 or 4 kids by one of slave woman on his plantation.

Donald william Brent

Great place to go for our black history

justin chappell

I love this place

Sarah Princess

Emotionally moving and authenticly rustic and beautiful all at once..I really enjoyed learning in more depth the life of Thomas Jefferson and others.The staff were so sweet and welcoming.I travelled from Australia and this on the list of places to go..Im so glad I went.

Tonya KingDaQueen

Great place to take the family,learning environment.Staffs are very friendly as well as helpful.

Chris Hibbard

Very informative. Many helpful and knowledgeable volunteers to add background and stories to the displays.

Avril Ramirez

Learned a lot more about the history of Africans that I didn't know

Jessica Richardson

Extremely detailed with many personal narratives and artifacts.

Kirk Guillory

Me and my wife learned alot

Melvin Hayden

An amazing place to witness history and explore art

Cyntraya Wright

Nice venue

rehemankisi Nkisi

Love exhibition on President Jefferson and his slaves.