Experts' Choice Award Black Cultural Archives
What the experts agree on
Brixton's Black Cultural Archives celebrates African and Caribbean heritage through powerful exhibits, workshops, and lectures. Housed in a striking heritage centre overlooking Windrush Square, it's essential for understanding Black British history.
“Housed in a brand-new heritage centre in the heart of Brixton, the Black Cultural Archives puts on seminal photographic exhibitions, many in association with the V&A, and organises workshops, lectures and performances.”
– Lonely Planet
On the Grid "Located just off Windrush Square, this dynamic and welcoming centre has a mission to collect, preserve and celebrate the rich history of African and Caribbean descent in Britain." Full review
Time Out "This much-needed centre for black British history looks out onto Windrush Square." Full review
New York Times "Learn more history here at the Black Cultural Archives, which is open until 6 p.m. on Saturdays."
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National Geographic "Finally, walk off your food at the Black Cultural Archives — a centre celebrating African and Caribbean culture, where you can learn about history-shing events such as the 1981 Brixton riot"
Lonely Planet "Meander south to marvel at the vast Black archives at Brixton's Black Cultural Archives"
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