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Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History

315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, MI 48201
313-494-5800
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Ranked #12 of 59 attractions in Detroit
4.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Libraries
Description: Museum serves to document, preserve and educate the public on the history, life and culture of African Americans.
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Wellington, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

After visiting many Africian American Museums in around this country, Charles H. Wright Museum has done it right. The location is easy to find and there is ample parking. You realize stepping into foyer that you are going to see something special. The history was well documented and the venues from motown, 20's theatre, civil rights, to the slave ship... More

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Decatur, Georgia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

This museum is Smithsonian quality. All of the exhibits were well-presented. The staff was friendly and accommodating. There are all kinds of discounts to the already underpriced admission fee. I really enjoyed the experience. I would have liked it more if they allowed photographs inside. More

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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012
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This is a very cool place to go too but it is outdated I would recommend it to anyone in the area! More

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See 6 more reviews by awesomereviews for Detroit
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102 reviews 102 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

You need to go here. It is American history - for ALL of us. Everyone. Not just one group - everyone in America, or any where. It matters. More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

If you love history or just want to learn a few things that you didn't know about this country. You need to make a trip to the Charles H. Wright museum. More

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See 3 more reviews by Tcrozby for Detroit
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Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

Great museum! Walking through a replica of a slave ship really made the experience personal and heartfelt. A must see museum for the whole family. More

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Brownstown Township, Michigan
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012
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What ever you do, do NOT have the place do the tour for you. I have had some really afro-centric rude witches do our tours. I still bring my students but I do my own tour. The museum itself is an awesome experience. I cried the first time I went onto the slave ship. More

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Los Angeles, CA
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012

I think this is a must see. The role Africa plays in the development of civilization is not well-known. The display of the slave experience will not be soon forgotten. More

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Rochester Hills, Michigan
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012

Well done and very good coverage of black history in both this country and abroad. More

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Detroit, Michigan
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

This is a must-see destination. It has wonderful traveling exhibits and a permanent slave-ship exhibition that "puts you there." More

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