Charles Wright Museum of African American History
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DETROIT, Michigan
United States
Last Login: 9/10/2009
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The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is the world's largest institution dedicated to the African American experience. The Museum provides exhibitions and programs that explore the diversity of African American history and culture. The Museum houses over 30,000 artifacts and archival materials and is home to the Blanche Coggin Underground Railroad Collection, Harriet Tubman Museum Collection, Coleman A. Young Collection and the Sheffield Collection, a repository of documents of the labor movement in Detroit. The Museum features:
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Seven exhibition areas devoted to African Americans and their stories.
- The Core Exhibit: And Still We Rise: Our Journey Through African American History and Culture. The interactive, multi-level exhibit opened to rave reviews in November 2004.
- A Glass Dome, 100 feet in diameter and 55-feet high. The architectural wonder is two feet wider than the State Capitol dome.
- The terrazzo tile creation, Genealogy, by Hubert Massey located in the Ford Freedom Rotunda floor.
- The Louise Lovett Wright Research Library.
- The General Motors Theater, a 317-seat facility for live performances, film screenings, lectures, presentations and more.
- A Museum Store that sells authentic African and African American art, books and merchandise.
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is the world’s largest institution dedicated to the African American experience. The Museum provides exhibitions and programs that explore the diversity of African American history and culture.
Housing over 30,000 artifacts and archival materials, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is home to the Blanche Coggin Underground Railroad Collection, Harriet Tubman Museum Collection, Coleman A. Young Collection and the Sheffield Collection, a repository of documents of the labor movement in Detroit. It’s core exhibition is a 22,000 square foot interactive experience entitled “And Still We Rise: Our journey Through African American History and Culture”. This $12 million, 22,000 sq. ft. multimedia exhibition contains more than 20 galleries composed of the voices, letters, photographs and objects as well as valuable artifacts from this and other institutions.
Ring of Genealogy
Located on the floor of the Ford Freedom Rotunda, is Genealogy, a work designed by local artist Hubert Massey. The creation depicts the struggles of African Americans in this country. Each figure is symbolic of an experience, from slavery to present day violence, the hunger for knowledge, the importance of spirituality, and the upward mobility of African Americans. Surrounding this 37-foot floor are bronze nameplates of prominent African American in history. Each year new names are added to this Ring of Genealogy.
Stories in Stained Glass: The art of Samuel A. Hodge
The works of art included in this long-term installation focus on three areas of African American Culture and history. These areas are The Musicians, Dance and Dancers, and Freedom Advocates. Vivid, colorful and luminescent, this exhibition provides extraordinary imagery and stories in a medium seldom used by African American artists. The Robert Bosch Corporation provides funding for this exhibition.
A is for Africa!
“A” is for Africa, “B” is for Baobab, “C” is for Calabash and “D” is for Drum. These are just a few of the exciting entries included in this hands-on exhibition for children. Comprised of twenty-six interactive stations, A is for Africa! presents a three-dimensional dictionary designed for children from pre-school through fourth grade. A is for Africa! offers a fun filled learning environment for a young diverse audience. It also provides an excellent setting for interaction between parents and children. A is for Africa! is sponsored by the Skillman Foundation and Target Corporation and is supported by the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Museum Hours:
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday – Saturday 9:00pm – 5:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm – 5:00pm
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Location
The Museum is located in Detroit’s Cultural Center
315 East Warren Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48201
- Directions From the South (Toledo) I-75 North to Warren exit Left on Warren
- From the North I-75 South to Warren exit Right on Warren
- From the West (Chicago/Ann Arbor) I-94 East to John R./
Woodward exit Right on John R, Left on Warren
- From the Northwest (Southfield) Lodge (M-10) South
Take the W. Forest exit Left on Woodward Right on Warren
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