“Named for Chicago’s first permanent citizen, Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable, the museum displays art, artifacts and documents tracing African-American history.”
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Fodor's
"Sitting alongside the lagoons of Washington Park, the DuSable Museum offers an interesting—and haunting—exploration of the African-American experience."
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Afar Magazine
"This amazing museum nestled on Chicago's South side, was named after the founder of Chicago, Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable, an Afro-Frenchman."
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Not For Tourists
"Founded in 1961 and dedicated to preserving and honoring African-American culture. The oldest non-profit institution of its kind."
Michelin Guide
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"Founded in 1961 by Dr. Margaret Goss Burroughs in her home, this cultural and historical museum now occupies a former park administration building."
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Travel + Leisure
"This Smithsonian-affiliated museum is a celebration of Black culture and pays homage to Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, who is considered the founder of modern-day Chicago."
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure
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