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DuSable Museum of African American History

740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL
773 947 0600
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Ranked #92 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: History Museums
Activities: Arts and crafts
Description: A museum dedicated to African-American history, art and culture.
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bloomingdale, i
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“great history”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

This is a little gem of a museum on the south side just west of the U of Chicago campus. it always has information feature presentions, steady historical pieces and is always clean and well maintained. Definitely a good stop for African American history More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“Was expecting more”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

I have lived in Chicago for about 15 years now and have always heard that the DuSable Museum of African American History was a wonderful place to visits. I was a little disappointed. The building itself was spacious and well maintained. However, there was not a lot to see once inside. I was surprised that most of the museum was... More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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“Great Museum!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

The exhibits were wonderful. The tree I liked best were the History of Gospel Music, the Quilts Inspired by President Barack Obama and the Mayor Harold Washington wing. More

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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Fantastic!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012
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We loved our visit to this great museum, despite the fact that it was very cold out and we arrived an hour before it opened! It was worth the wait. African Americans have a rich history in Chicago and it was wonderful to learn about it. We were also fortunate enough to be there to see the "Journey of Hope"... More

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illinois
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Family”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

Dedicated to the African American experience. Is also used as an entertainment venue. More

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New Orleans, La
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“A place to see but needs to be marketed better”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2003
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people found this review helpful

Last month I visited the museum. The exhibits were good. Not as imaginative or creative but enough to get by. Last year I attended some of the programs an they were outstanding. I do know that this museum has potential but needs serious help with it marketing. Nice place to visit but please someone help them get the word out. More

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“Not your usual museum”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2002
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The DuSable Museum of African American History was a bit hit with my family - small enough for a comfortable tour and unusual enough to interest everyone. We all learned things about America we had never known before and really enjoyed discovering the beautiful South Side of Chicago. More

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