Chicago - DuSable Museum of African American History 
The DuSable Museum was founded in 1961 in the memory of Jean Baptiste Pointe Du Sable, the African Frenchman who built a trading post that evolved into the city of Chicago. Exhibits include paintings, sculptures, books, photographs and historical artifacts, over 12,000 items that deal with the contributions Africans and African-Americans have made to world history. Highlights of the DuSable Museum include the Joe Louis exhibit, the collection of African woodcarvings and the Harold Washington Theater that presents an ongoing series of performing arts.
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DuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th Place
Chicago, IL 60637-1495
United States
740 East 56th Place
Chicago, IL 60637-1495
United States
Phone 1 (773) 947-0600
Fax 1 (773) 947-0677
Hours
January 3 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
June 1 to January 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 3.00 |
| Students | $ 2.00 |
| Senior | $ 2.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 1.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Discounts on
Sunday
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Gift shop
