AFRICAN-AMERICAN WAX MUSEUM OF HARLEM

NEW YORK, NY

The African-American Wax Museum of Harlem is located in the heart of Harlem, New York City. This museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of African-American history, culture and achievements. Opened in 1981, it is one of the few wax museums that exclusively feature African-American figures.

The museum displays more than 150 life-size wax figures, with each one representing a prominent African-American figure. Among the figures are Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., and Barack Obama. Each figure is accompanied by a description of their life and accomplishments.

The museum also features interactive and educational activities, such as films, lectures, and musical performances. It has a research library that houses books and other media related to African-American history and culture.

The museum is open to the public, and admission is free for those under the age of 12. Visitors can also purchase a tour package that includes a guided tour of the museum and a visit to the research library.

The African-American Wax Museum of Harlem is an important part of New York City’s history and culture. It celebrates the achievements of African-Americans, and encourages visitors to learn more about their heritage.

AFRICAN-AMERICAN WAX MUSEUM OF HARLEM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in NEW YORK NY. US MID #8403600435

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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• telephone: 2126787818

AFRICAN-AMERICAN WAX MUSEUM OF HARLEM
318 W 115TH ST
NEW YORK
NY
10026

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