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Northwest African American Museum, Seattle, WA

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Northwest African American Museum

A Seattle museum in the Central District that explores Black history and its links to the Pacific Northwest.

2300 South Massachusetts Street, Seattle, WA 98144 · Seattle, WA

About Northwest African American Museum

The Northwest African American Museum presents exhibitions, programs, and events that trace connections between the Pacific Northwest and people of African descent. It occupies the historic Colman School building, a former school that is also a City of Seattle landmark, and the building includes affordable housing units. The museum sits near a large park in Seattle's historically Black Central District and offers free parking in its own lot.

  • #African American history
  • #Pacific Northwest history
  • #Central District
  • #Seattle
  • #historic building

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