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Northwest African American Museum

Museum · Central Area ·

Northwest African American Museum

Museum · Central Area ·
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"This historic cultural center grew from fierce roots. Activists occupied the 1909-vintage Colman School for eight years before Seattle finally greenlit the museum in 1993: The occupation was possibly the United States' longest act of civil disobedience. Today, you can take in exhibits about African American settlers; World War II’s Tuskegee Airmen; and Chinese jazz clubs, which brought together black musicians and fans of all ethnicities during the 1920s JazzAge. The temporary displays can be found in two galleries, one focused on black culture and the other celebrating local visual artists. Popular past exhibits explored the beauty of natural hair, the aesthetics of funk music, and positive black characters in classic 1970s cartoons."

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Preserves PNW Black heritage via exhibits, programs, events

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2300 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA 98144 Get directions

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Preserves PNW Black heritage via exhibits, programs, events

Google Rating
4.7 (549)
Yelp Rating
4.6
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2300 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA 98144 Get directions

Restroom
Family friendly
Free street parking
Gender neutral restroom
Free Wi-Fi
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Northwest African American Museum by Photo by Helen K. Thomas
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