The DuSable Museum of African American History

With Chicago being the “home” of Gospel, Spread the Word!: The Evolution of Gospel from Chicago to the World, recognizes some of the greatest Gospel singers of all time... More »

Over 20 years in the making, this is the first collection of fine art photography to document this subject and, as such, it adds greatly to our understanding and appreciation of this disappearing element of African American culture. More »

Approximately 90 works of art including canvas, paper, sculpture and other mixed media from several noted 19th and early 20th century American artists... More »

The DuSable Museum holds fifty of Lewis’ original pen and ink drawings. The artist is considered America’s first Black political cartoonist... More »

The exhibition will include more than 90 paintings, sculptures, photographs, costumes, books and designs. More »

130 works of art from seven Chicago cultural organizations accessible to teachers, parents, and students around the world. More »

May Calendar of Events... More »

Upcoming screenings include, “Promised Land” and “Traces of the Trade: A Story From the Deep North” More »

Come check out our summer flicks in the park! More »

"Sax in the City", featuring Chicago's finest contemporary saxophone players, Audley Reid, Ray Silkman & Skinny Williams. More »