One of the nation's oldest Black history museums, named for Chicago's founder Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable. Expect rich art, artifacts, and interactive exhibits tracing African-American culture, set beside Washington Park's lagoons.
“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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
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."
"Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, a Haitian trader of African-French descent, arrived in what was to become Chicago. He's now credited as the first non-indigenous settler here and the city's founder."
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Frommer's
"The DuSable Museum is a repository of the history, art, and artifacts pertaining to the African-American experience and culture." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Zoom out. What’s this place all about?A grand museum devoted to African American history and culture, the DuSable, a destination you have to seek out rather than a regular fixture on the..." Full review
The Wall Street Journal
"Its imaginative interactive displays explain the evolution of genres from gospel to R&B to hip hop"
"The DuSable Museum of African American History offers visitors free entry every Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The museum hosts revolving exhibitions, like the video installation "Question..."
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Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure
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Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler
The Wall Street Journal
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