NATIONAL KU KLUX KLAN MUSEUM INC

SILVER SPRING, MD

The National Ku Klux Klan Museum Inc. is a historical museum located in Silver Spring, Maryland. It was established in 1996 and serves as a repository of artifacts, memorabilia, and documents related to the Ku Klux Klan, a notorious white supremacist group that originated in the southern United States in the late 19th century.

The museum's collection includes items such as Klan robes, hoods, and other regalia, as well as photographs, literature, and audio recordings related to Klan activities and ideology. The exhibits are designed to provide visitors with an understanding of the Klan's history, beliefs, and impact on American society.

The museum is operated by a non-profit organization and is open to the public for guided tours. Its mission is to educate visitors about the dangers of racism and bigotry and to promote understanding and tolerance among all people.

While the museum has faced controversy and criticism from some who argue that it glorifies and legitimizes the Klan, its supporters maintain that it serves an important educational purpose by shedding light on a dark chapter in American history and exposing the roots of hate and prejudice.

NATIONAL KU KLUX KLAN MUSEUM INC is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SILVER SPRING MD. US MID #8402400227

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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NATIONAL KU KLUX KLAN MUSEUM INC
PO BOX 12196
SILVER SPRING
MD
20908-0196

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