New England's premier African American history museum occupies two landmark buildings—the nation's oldest black church and first public school for Black children—celebrating overlooked Boston stories through exhibitions, lectures, and cultural
“The museum is the site of activities, including lectures, children's storytelling, and concerts focusing on black composers.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's
"In Revolutionary War-obsessed New England, the history of the black community that thrived in Boston from early colonial times often gets overlooked, with some notable exception." Full review
Time Out
"The museum's premises comprise the African Meeting House, the oldest black church in the country, and the Abiel Smith School, the nation's first public school for African-American children." Full review
Where
"Located adjacent to Harvard University's Hutchins Center for African & African American Research, this gallery celebrates diverse cultures and historical traditions." Full review
Where
"New England’s largest African-American history museum is dedicated to the preservation, conservation and accurate interpretation of the contributions of African Americans." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Honoring the life and work those who propelled the abolitionist and civil rights movements forward." Full review
National Geographic
"Boston's Museum of African American History is New England's largest museum dedicated to preserving the contributions of African Americans and tells the story of organized black..."
Select Date
Condé Nast Traveler
"The small but mighty Museum of African American History focuses on the life and work of the African American community who lived on the north slope of Beacon Hill in the nineteenth..."
Select Date
Independent
"In Beacon Hill, the Museum of African American History ($10) is set in two landmark buildings – the oldest Black church building in the country, and the first public (state) school for..."
Experts' Choice Award 
Frommer's
Time Out
Where
Condé Nast Traveler
National Geographic
Independent
