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State Black Archives Research Center and Museum, Huntsville, AL

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State Black Archives Research Center and Museum

A museum and research archive on the Alabama A&M University campus that highlights African-American art, history, and culture.

James H. Wilson Hall, Alabama A&M University, 4900 Meridian Street N, Huntsville, Alabama 35811-7500 · Huntsville, AL

About State Black Archives Research Center and Museum

The State Black Archives Research Center and Museum sits in James H. Wilson Hall on the Alabama A&M University campus. Since it opened there, it has hosted many exhibits from across the country, including traveling Smithsonian shows, and it has also built displays honoring local figures and university leaders. The center serves as both a research archive and a museum focused on African-American heritage. Visitors can look at its exhibits, explore its research collections, and join guided tours. The center is run through the university's library and learning resources center.

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