WALKER AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM

LAS VEGAS, NV

The Walker African-American Museum is located in Las Vegas, NV and is dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of African-Americans in the United States. The museum was founded by Dr. Lonnie Hammargren, a well-known neurosurgeon and collector of African-American artifacts.

The museum features a collection of over 2,000 artifacts, including photographs, documents, sculptures, and paintings, that tell the story of African-American culture and history. Exhibits include displays on slavery and the Civil Rights Movement, as well as exhibits on African-American art, music, and literature.

One of the museum's most notable exhibits is the recreated office of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., complete with his desk, chair, and other personal items. The museum also features a collection of African masks and sculptures, as well as a replica of a slave ship.

In addition to its exhibits, the Walker African-American Museum also hosts educational programs and events, including lectures, workshops, and performances. The museum is open to the public and welcomes visitors of all ages and backgrounds.

WALKER AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LAS VEGAS NV. US MID #8403200152

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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• telephone: 7026472242

AFRICAN AMERCN MUSEUM RESOURCE CENTER
705 W VAN BUREN AVE
LAS VEGAS
NV
11935

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