Chicago, IL

DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago

Address: 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL 60637 - MAP
Phone: (773) 947-0600
Web: www.dusablemuseum.org

The DuSable Museum of African American History was founded in Chicago in 1961. The museum is located on the city's south side in Washington Park and was the first to showcase African American history, culture and art.

The collection at the DuSable Museum is comprised of over 15,000 objects. Artifacts on display include paintings, sculptures, print works, and historical memorabilia. Among these are 19th and 20th century artifacts from the United State slavery era and archival material like the diaries of sea explorer Captain Harry Dean. The museum also owns works from W.E.B Du Bois, sociologist St. Clair Drake and poet Langston Hughes.