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Visitor tip
Don't miss the sports memorabilia section featuring autographs and photos - sports fans especially should prioritize this exhibit. One visitor was overwhelmed by the collection and noted there are even more artifacts not currently on display.
Visitor tip
Bring a camera or phone to take photos, as many visitors found the displays so impactful they took extensive photographs. Note that not all pieces currently have labels, so having your own documentation can help you remember what you learned.
Best time
Visit during special events and community programs held throughout the year (including free events like the MLK Day opening on January 20) for an enhanced experience. Educational workshops and seasonal festivities provide deeper engagement with the content.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Black History Museum
- Collection Size
- Over 22,000 square feet of exhibits
- Hours
- Tues-Sat 12-6pm, Sun 12-5pm (Closed Mon)
- Location
- Downtown Redwood City, California
What visitors say
This is a must see place for the peninsula. The museum has so much history and you could spend an entire day here! I look forward to seeing it continue to grow and expand. This area needs more Black History, stories, and representation…
In the heart of downtown Redwood City. Beautiful and amazing Black History on display to see and learn. Information on Black inventors I had never knew of like a black man invented the helicopter and more. New store of artwork, cloths…
I saw some of the collection at the 2023-24 San Mateo County Fair. If you are a sports fan, you MUST visit to witness the autographs and photos. Honestly, I was overwhelmed and evidently there are more artifacts that are not…
From 18 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum spans 22,000 square feet of African American history and culture exhibits, including historical artifacts, slavery and segregation displays, inventions, music, sports memorabilia, and art by Black artists
- Founded and built by Carolyn Hoskins as a pop-up venue until 2023, when it became a permanent educational center in downtown Redwood City with support from San Mateo County and Senator Josh Becker
- Features exhibits on Black inventors, including documented information about an African American who invented the helicopter, among other notable inventions
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