Children's Museums
African American Museum of the Arts, Inc
📍 325 S Clara Ave, DeLand, FL 32720🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About African American Museum of the Arts, Inc
Art museum with educational events. Collection of African-American & Caribbean artwork, with exhibitions, film presentations & lectures. The museum features The Story Quilters of Hannibal Square Exhibit, showcasing biographical hand-sewn quilts created by local artists. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 57 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Arts & Cultural Museum
- Best For
- All ages
- Hours
- Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm
- Admission
- Free
- Focus
- African American art, culture, and history
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum features The Story Quilters of Hannibal Square Exhibit, showcasing biographical hand-sewn quilts created by local artists
- The museum operates a Dr. Noble 'Thin Man' Watts amphitheater that hosts local poetry contests and can be rented by the community
- The museum offers year-round internship programs for college students, providing hands-on educational opportunities
- A $20 donation provides visitors with an original 2x2 minicanvas artwork featuring a personal message of peace, combining support for the museum with artist engagement
- The museum has planned an expansive building addition starting in 2024 to accommodate its full artifact collection currently too large for the existing space
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan to speak with the knowledgeable staff and director about the artifacts and DeLand history—visitors consistently praise their expertise and willingness to share detailed information about each piece in the museum.
- Contact the museum Wednesday-Friday between 10am-4pm to confirm hours and ask about current or upcoming exhibitions like The Story Quilters of Hannibal Square Exhibit, which visitors have highlighted as phenomenal.
- Support the museum's expansion plans with a $20 donation to receive an original 2x2 minicanvas artwork with a personal message of peace—a meaningful way to contribute while getting a unique piece of art.
- Expect a small but intimate museum space with carefully curated collections of African and Caribbean art and artifacts; allow 1-2 hours to explore thoroughly with staff guidance, and note that a new expanded facility is planned.
- Bring kids to borrow books from their collection while exploring—the museum has books for both children and adults available during your visit, making it family-friendly.
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