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- Jonathan FerreraMarch 5, 2017This museum helps to complete the cultural quilt of the city of Chicago as well as the entirety of America. It showcases much art in addition to history.Upvoted Jan 28
- Joel HallOctober 26, 2016The Black Excellence Awards for 2016 were phenomenal this year in recognizing Black Excellence in all areas of the arts. Definitely a no miss. Support your arts community.
- Larry HallOctober 27, 2013A dynamic range of histories surrounds the visitor and immerses one within the vision of Margaret Burroughs, founder. The location is nothing short of beautiful due to its location in Washington Park.
- Anamaria HernandezAugust 17, 2014Free on Sundays! The Harold Washington exhibit is super interesting if you don't know much about Chicago history.
- Melanie DeniseDecember 6, 2013Someone wrote a tip saying this is the largest museum in the world, which is false. Like REALLY false. Not even top 10. Anywho, it's ok. 1st African American museum. Definitely worth a visit.
- Cydney HargroJune 22, 2014Great place to learn about our history. Awesome courtyard. Always a great rotation of exhibitions on the lower level.
- Explore ChicagoSeptember 14, 2011The DuSable Museum of African American History is the first independent museum in the country dedicated to the African American experience. Read more
- Check out the inaugural Black Fine Art Month Exhibit by the artists of augment International #pigmentintl #pigment #blackfineartmonth
- Mark GoldenOctober 4, 2016Great place. It's going to be a nice area, when the new Obama library comes to the South Side!
- Explore ChicagoSeptember 14, 2011Mosaic portraits in Founders Hall celebrate Dr. Margaret Burroughs, co-founder of the museum, Harold Washington, Chicago’s first African American Mayor, and DuSable, Founder of Chicago. Read more
- BETJanuary 31, 2013Provides a beautiful illustration of African American history, culture and art. Celebrate Black History by checking out more amazing African American contributions: http://bet.us/BHM
- Lisa CotnerSeptember 19, 2015I didnt even know this existed. This is amazing! I wonder how many young African Americans in Gary dont even know about this.
- Here for Preaching and Creeping. Congratulations Waltermae for another successful production.
- Nikki D.June 29, 2012THE worst museum experience I have had in chicago. The group arrangement was very disorganized and the kids only got to watch a movie.