African American Museum of Dallas

As part of our Kwanzaa Celebration on December 28th, this amazing documentary will be featured throughout the day.

A documentary about the struggle and triumph of African-American family, community, and culture, using Kwanzaa as a vehicle to celebrate the African-American experience. The seven principles of Kwanzaa (unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith) are so important to African-Americans today. The documentary explores the holiday's growth out of the Black Power Movement in the 1960s to its present-day reality as a global, pan-African holiday embraced by over 40 million celebrants.
—June Thomas

One of our favorite holidays is just around the corner. . . . #2023

11th and 12th grade instrumentalists and vocalists . . . Here is a great opportunity. The entry deadline is December 9th, so don’t delay! Go to https://aamdallas.org/events/

We are only 1 week away, plan to shop your heart out at the African American Museum of Dallas !

We need young voices to join our South Dallas Children's Choir. We are gearing up for the 2024 Season and are looking for ages 8 - 15 . . . . see more details at https://aamdallas.org/sdcc/

Breaking News: Henry Kissinger, a foreign policy thinker and statesman whose influence rivaled that of presidents, has died at 100.

Stop by the African American Museum of Dallas and get your early Christmas Shopping done. . . . Saturday, December 9, 2023

Let’s join in and support!

Join us for a Community Clean-Up Day at Fair Park on December 2 from 9 am to 11 am. Sign up to volunteer and be a part of beautifying our shared space. Enjoy breakfast and coffee on us! 🌳🍂

Let's come together, make a positive impact, and create a cleaner, greener Fair Park. 🙌

Click link or scan QR code to sign up!
https://www.voly.org/opportunity/view.html?id=88859

Happy !. Today is a great day to support meaningful causes and nonprofits. Your contribution will help us to further our mission of providing educational programming and creating an even larger and diverse array of exhibitions to our community.

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A honored tradition is Kwanzaa. Join us for this celebration at African American Museum of Dallas

This is just one beautiful piece that is a part of the Central Track Crossroads of Deep Ellum Exhibit featured at the African American Museum of Dallas now through May 30, 2024. Come and see it for yourself. . . .

Stop the negative thinking . . . .

KILL YOUR NEGATIVE THINKING - Motivational Speech Spoken by Les Brown

Bring your group to the African American Museum of Dallas. You can enjoy a self guided tour or experience one of our expert led tours which helps to bring the art to life! Visit us online and book your tour today. We are getting ready for the 2024 season and would love to have you.

Calling all parents . . . . We are holding special AUDITIONS this Saturday and Sunday at the African American Museum of Dallas. Meet us from 1pm to 4pm and you could be featured in our exciting upcoming production.

The Hall of Negro Life was officially dedicated in 1936 to celebrate Juneteenth, the anniversary of the date that African-American Texans learned they were freed from slavery. This exhibition hall acknowledged and honored the history and accomplishments of African-Americans in the United States with a large collection of art by Black artists, including murals that celebrated Black Culture. Even with this success, the Hall of Negro Life was deconstructed one year after its opening.

From 1937 until the 1990s there was no African American presence on the State Fair grounds. In the 90s there was a push to have an African American presence on the fair ground and the African American Museum of Dallas was built on the land that once held the Hall of Negro Life.

Join us as we unveil and dedicate a Historical Marker to reflect this amazing piece of our history in Dallas.

Get your early Christmas Shopping in with us . . . Unique and Speciality Vendors will be there AND you can all see our amazing new exhibits. Don't miss it.

It's movie time at the African American Museum of Dallas. Join us for these Holiday Favorites!

Special thanks to Dmagazine for shining the light on our newest exhibit!

New Exhibits Place the History of Deep Ellum at the Center of Its 150th Anniversary Celebration Historian Alan Govenar has overseen a series of new exhibits that recenter the history of Deep Ellum as one of the city's most important cultural and entrepreneurial hubs.

We are looking for Vocalists and Instrumentalists that are 11th and 12th graders in the D/FW area. Winners will be featured at the Scott Joplin Chamber Orchestra Concert on February 5, 2024. Entry Deadline – December 9, 2023.

Complete the application here: https://aamdallas.org/events/

Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse!

It must be fun to celebrate your birthday when you never age! Mickey Mouse first appeared in the short film “Steamboat Willie” on November 18, 1928. Ever since then, fans all over the world have celebrated this day as his birthday. Mickey reminds us of the magic of childhood — a time when dreams had wings, and our imagination made everything possible. Besides, everyone loves Mickey!

Are you putting together your celebration plans for 2024? Consider bringing your event to the African American Museum of Dallas. We offer amazing rates and a unique backdrop. Contact us today and schedule a tour.

Make plans to visit the African American Museum of Dallas during the Thanksgiving weekend. Please note our special hours.

Thank KERA for this wonderful feature on our new exhibit.

African American Museum walks through the history of Deep Ellum with new exhibit The African American Museum of Dallas has two new Alan Govenar photo exhibitions on display that go back in time to share a part of Deep Ellum's history.

We appreciate the Dallas Museum of Art for featuring our own South Dallas Children's Choir. It's happening Saturday, November 18th and admission is free. Come out and join us!

TODAY IS THE DAY!!!!! JOIN US FOR OUR COMMUNITY DAY CELEBRATION!!!

Another great part of tomorrow's celebration, is this amazing film will be shown throughout the day . . . It's going to be a great celebration and we want to see you there.

Be one of the 1st 50 visitors to join us this Saturday for our Community Day and you will receive a 30% off Gift Certificate for our Museum Store. We are celebrating 30 Years in Fair Park and this is just another way for us to say THANK YOU for your continued support!