The Muskegon County Museum of African American History

It is the mission of the Muskegon County Museum of African American History to provide a forum for urban/community pride while educating the public about African and African American history and culture from African origins to the present and future generations through the collection, preservation and interpretation of material evidencing the African and African American experience. The museum is also a place where children can very easily develop and acquire some thirst  for knowledge and creativity that had mobilized their ancestors so many years ago. The Muskegon County Museum of African American History provides research and educational opportunities for people of all ages and all walks of life. Portraits of King and Malcolm X are part of their permanent collection.

Current Exhibits at the Muskegon County Museum of African American History:

The Obama Corner

Learn about the man who became the first African American President in our Nation's history.

This is an ongoing exhibit.

African American History in Muskegon County

Explore the important roles African Americans played, and continue to take on, as citizens of Muskegon in shaping Muskegon County.

This is an ongoing exhibit.

 

New Exhibits at the Muskegon County Museum of African American History:

African American History of the 1960's

Discover the rich American history that is the civil rights movement of African Americans during the revolutionary 1960's.

 

Museum Hours:                                                     Admission: Free

Tuesday - Saturday

2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Directions: From Business 31 (Seaway Dr) head east on Sherman Blvd. Turn right on Sanford St. Turn left on Center St. OR From US 31, take the Sherman Blvd. exit. Head west on Sherman Blvd. approximately 1.5 miles, and turn left on Sanford St. Turn left on Center St.

Muskegon County                                           

Museum of African American History

7 East Center Street

Muskegon Heights, MI 49444

231-739-9500

Recognized as a 501C(3) tax exempt organization.