AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM

CLEVELAND, OH

Egyptiana Fashion designs inspired by ancient Egypt, displayed in a Cleveland Museum of Art exhibit about the influence of Egypt on modern popular culture and aesthetics. 

Right a center: by Egyptian designer Yasmine Yeya for Maison Yeya.

Left: by Karl Lagerfeld for House of Chanel.
Egyptiana Credit: Maia C

The African American Museum in Cleveland, OH was established in 1953 and is located in the historic Hough neighborhood. The museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history and contributions of African Americans in Cleveland and throughout the United States.

The museum features a collection of over 6,000 artifacts, including photographs, documents, artwork, and memorabilia that tell the story of African American life and culture. Exhibits cover a wide range of topics, including slavery, the Civil Rights movement, and the contributions of African Americans in the arts, sciences, and politics.

Visitors to the museum can explore the permanent exhibits, which include displays on African American inventors, musicians, and athletes. The museum also hosts a variety of temporary exhibits and events, such as lectures, concerts, and film screenings.

In addition to its exhibits, the African American Museum in Cleveland is also home to a research library and archives, which house a vast collection of books, manuscripts, and other materials related to African American history and culture.

Overall, the African American Museum in Cleveland is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the rich and diverse history of African Americans in Cleveland and the United States as a whole.

AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CLEVELAND OH. US MID #8403900321

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
1765 CRAWFORD ROAD
CLEVELAND
OH
44106

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MID # 8403900321
Name AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
Alternate Name AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237030130
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.50869, -81.627208
CODES FIPS State Code: 39
FIPS County Code: 035
US Census Tract: 118900
US Census Block: 1017