THE DUSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN
CHICAGO, IL
The DuSable Museum of African-American History is the first and oldest museum dedicated to African-American history and culture in the United States. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the museum was founded in 1961 by Dr. Margaret Burroughs, Dr. Charles Burroughs, and other artists and activists. The museum is named after Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, who is considered the first permanent resident of Chicago.
The museum houses a wide variety of permanent and temporary exhibits and collections related to African-American history and culture. Permanent exhibits include the “Museum of African-American History” and the “Hall of Great Americans” which feature many prominent African-Americans who have had an impact on the nation’s history. The museum also houses a research library, an auditorium, a theater, a film and video gallery, and a gift shop.
The museum offers a variety of educational programs, workshops, and lectures throughout the year. The museum also hosts many special events, such as the annual DuSable Museum of African-American History Gala and the DuSable Museum Jazz Festival. The museum also works with many local schools, organizations, and community groups to provide educational programs and activities.
The DuSable Museum of African-American History is a vital part of the Chicago community, providing an important resource for African-American history and culture. The museum strives to preserve and promote African-American history and culture, and to make it accessible to everyone.
THE DUSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CHICAGO IL. US MID #8401700575
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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 3,413,853 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).
Contact THE DUSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN
- telephone: 3129470600
- website: http://www.dusablemuseum.org
DUSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY INC
740 E 56TH PL
CHICAGO
IL
60637-1408
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MID # | 8401700575 |
Name | DUSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY INC |
Alternate Name | THE DUSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN |
Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 362524811 |
NTEECC | A50 |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
INCOME | 3,729,701 |
REVENUE | 3,413,853 |
LAT/LONG | 41.792798, -87.606766 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 17 FIPS County Code: 031 US Census Tract: 400300 US Census Block: 1028 |