African American Museum of Southern Arizona, Tucson

About African American Museum of Southern Arizona

The African American Museum of Southern Arizona in Tucson preserves and shares the history and culture of African Americans in the region. Visitors explore collections including exhibits on Buffalo Soldiers, Black Cowboys, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, Coach Fred Snowden, and the UA African American Women's Arch. The museum offers educational programs such as Build Your Family Tree, Be Proud! Wear your CROWN, and presentations on Sgt. Brown and Corporal Mays. Arts programming features Dancing in the Streets and profiles of artists including Daizjele Cox, Ernie McCray, Quin Davis, and Ulysses S. Kay. The Oral Histories Collection includes interview videos preserving legacy through storytelling and documenting the history of Southern Arizona. The museum hosts celebrations throughout the year including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month, Juneteenth, National Crown Day, and Kwanzaa. General admission is free. The museum suits families and individuals interested in African American heritage and local history.