(773) 947-0600
740 E 56th Pl
Chicago,
IL
60637
41.7915
-87.6069
Neighborhoods: Washington Park, South Side
What People Are Saying About Dusable Museum
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
Chicago's first non-Native American resident was a black Haitian fur trader named Jean-Baptiste Pointe du Sable who settled along the banks of the Chicago River in 1779. Even so, many are still unaware of the museum that bears his name. Housed in a neoclassical building and surrounded by beautiful Washington Park, it was founded in 1961 by Margaret T. Burroughs as the first museum in the country to focus on the contributions of African Americans. Today it houses 13,000 artistic and anthropological treasures in the permanent collection, including original slave documents, art from the 19th and…
12/09/08
biggest and best black history museum
by bearschicago
I love Dusable they have such a great wealth of black history art and the guides are ingaging and friendly.
12/09/08
Cultural Experience!
by GoldenAsh
The DuSable Museum is a great cultural experience for anyone who wants to learn more or experience African-American history. I love the store, I always find myself spending so much money especially on the mechanical pencils. I loved those items when I was a kid growing up. The sculptures and the exhibits is probably one of the most enlightening parts.
The Details on Dusable Museum
Know Before You Go:
The museum's store carries a selection of coffee mugs featuring the likeness and history of Shaka Zulu, an African warrior, and brightly colored hats and clothing trimmed in kente cloth.
The Extras:
The Kraft Children's Theater is one of the museum's treasures and features dance performances and workshops.
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