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Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History


Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History
315 E. Warren Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
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Traveler Description: Museum serves to document, preserve and educate the public on the history, life and culture of African Americans.
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Attraction type: History museum, Library
Address: 315 E. Warren Ave. Detroit, MI 48201
Tel: 313-494-5800

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“This should be on everyone's 'not to be missed' list.”
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5 of 5 stars
Lanai
Saint Louis, Missouri
Jun 27, 2005
2/2 found this review helpful

Our visit was an amazing experience. The architecture of the building is beautiful and inspiring. We enjoyed the Negro Baseball League exhibit. The layout of the permenant exhibit uses multiple media to give the visitor unique insight to the sufferings and sucesses of African-American people. The Slave Fort and Middle Passage rooms do tend to bring on an emotional response.... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Warren Mi
Feb 23, 2003
7/9 found this review helpful

As a text for reviewing African American History the museum offers something that text books can't it offers the hands on experiance of seeing the trials and tribulations of the African American people. For someone who is interested in this experiance or the study of African American history this Museum is an excellent text at an affordable price. more

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Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History Address

315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, MI 48201
Tel: 313-494-5800