Museum

Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia

49 locals recommend,

Tips from locals

Victoria
May 3, 2021
Another great history opportunity
Stephen
July 15, 2021
Great place to brush up on black history. Lots of exhibits and artifacts.
Allie
October 4, 2021
Free attraction to do with family and friends
Christina
November 23, 2020
Carver and neighboring Jackson ward were once connected as one large bustling and prosperous Black neighborhood. It was known as the Harlem of the south. The Richmond Black History museum teaches much about this and other facts integral to understanding why this city is an important key to understanding how this country has incubated and created systemic racism.
Carver and neighboring Jackson ward were once connected as one large bustling and prosperous Black neighborhood. It was known as the Harlem of the south. The Richmond Black History museum teaches much about this and other facts integral to understanding why this city is an important key to understan…
Matt
June 18, 2018
Snug museum with exhibits & artifacts devoted to African-American history plus a gift shop & more.

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Location
122 W Leigh St
Richmond, VA
Jackson Ward