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DuSable Presents “ROCK THE BOAT!”

July 23, 2010

All of Chicago is invited to “Rock The Boat!” with the DuSable Museum of African American History during the Museum’s inaugural fundraising cruise. The event will take place on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 5:30 PM.

2010 CHILDREN’S PENNY CINEMA SERIES

June 25, 2010

DuSable Museum Invites All Of Chicago To Experience Fun-filled Educational & Inspiring Films For The Entire Family

The DuSable Museum Presents An Exciting Array of Public Programs

June 3, 2010

During The Month of June In Support of It’s Newest Exhibition “The Black Panthers: Making Sense of History”

DuSable Museum Becomes A “Blue Star Museum”

May 25, 2010

This summer, more than 600 museums in all 50 states are offering FREE ADMISSION to active military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 31, 2010 through Labor Day, September 6, 2010 to show their appreciation for those who are serving this nation, by becoming a Blue Star Museum.

The Black Panthers: Making Sense of History Public Programs

May 12, 2010

A mere two weeks after its opening, The DuSable’s newest exhibition, “The Black Panthers: Making Sense of History,” is proving to be one of the most popular…and controversial…in the Museum’s almost fifty years of existence.

The DuSable Museum of African American History Celebrates the Life of the Legendary Lena Horne

May 10, 2010

Lena Horne was a true performer, pioneer, and personification of elegance.

DuSable Newsletter - Spring 2010

May 7, 2010

"Habari Gani" is a Swahili phrase that means "What's the news?" Learn the answer to that question and more in our latest newsletter.

DuSable Museum To Pay Tribute To Legendary Musician Kelan Phil Cohran on May 7th

April 28, 2010

The concert will feature: The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble; the multi-dimensional expressionist Maia; the divinely inspired Aquilla Sadalla and harpist Josefe Marie Veerna, all who will pay tribute to and salute one of the world’s most revered performers. Chicago favorite, Maggie Brown will serve as the M.C. for the event.

Museum Hours

DuSable Museum is open:
Tuesday—Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, 12 p.m to 5 p.m.

DuSable Museum is closed on Mondays,
between June 1st—January 2nd
(with exception of school holidays)
Closed Labor Day
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740 East 56th Place
Chicago, Illinois 60637
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