The Muskegon County Museum of African American History

The Muskegon County Museum of African American History is being developed by community people for community people. Its primary goal is to provide local historical African American legacy information that will instill pride and motivation for young African Americans.  While there will be a state and national presence, the primary focus is Muskegon County.  The current major project is to identify and interview people or family members of people who were the "first" African American to own a business, hold political office or other notables and create a wall of Muskegon County "firsts".

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:

Slavery`s Chill

This is an exhibit of paintings by artist Jon McDonald documenting the history of slavery. Open through April, 2011

 

Museum Hours:                                                     Admission: Free / Donations Welcome

Monday - Saturday                                               

2:00 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.