Posts Tagged ‘museums’
Researchers at Art Gallery of Ontario identify painter and subject of 18th-century portrait of Black woman
A letter from the artist’s living family helped to identify the painting’s subject as Eleonora Susette, who was enslaved in a Dutch colony.
Read MoreWhimsy, history and whatnot: How a Milwaukee woman is creating her own museum
Maria Cunningham has turned her collection of unique artifacts, many depicting Black culture and history, into a virtual museum.
Read MoreStudent-led Black History Museum highlights Great Migration
Students in Grand Rapids had the opportunity to learn and teach others about how the Great Migration connects to their real lives.
Read MoreAmerica’s Black Holocaust Museum Adds New Virtual Exhibit: Picturing Black History in Milwaukee & Beyond
Discover Black history in ABHM’s home city of Milwaukee and beyond through visually striking photos that capture moments in time.
Read MoreRelooted: the South African video game where players take back artefacts from western museums
The video game, which was inspired after the creator’s mother returned from a museum visit in shock, is available on Steam and Xbox.
Read MoreB&O museum introduces restored ‘Washington’
The restoration sheds light on American history and design and the unique role played by some Black workers during the mid-century.
Read MoreMartin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration: ABHM at MPL MLK Branch – Panel Discussion
ABHM will be at the Milwaukee Public Library Martin Luther King Jr. Branch for a panel discussion at 1 PM on January 19th. Libraries, Museums, and Their Critical Role in Democracy: A Panel Discussion about History, Civics, and Local Communities will feature ABHM staff.
Read MoreMilwaukee Museum Days, 25% Off Admission
ABHM is excited to once again be participating in Milwaukee Museum Days along with many other great local museums! We will be offering 25% off admission from January 22nd to February 1st.
Read MoreHow New York Historical Brought the ‘Gay Harlem Renaissance’ Back to Life
The exhibit about the Black gay comunity in Harlem during the 1920s and 30s runs through early March at New York Historical.
Read MoreAngola’s slavery museum confronts the darkest horrors of the trade — and honors those who fought back
The museum, which once served as a prison for the enslaved, has a unique location on a previous estate and also showcases Catholic relics.
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