After breaking attendance records “The March” TIME magazine’s groundbreaking immersive exhibit that re-creates one of the most iconic moments in American history, the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, will close at The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center on
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
Please do not miss your opportunity to become one of the 250,000 people who came to participate that day – and witness firsthand as Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., delivers his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech – in a genre-pushing virtual reality experience that draws on the personal stories of organizers and demonstrators who were there.
Call 773-947-0600. Reservations are limited!!!
Please do not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
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Friends of DuSable, Re-membering! In the African tradition we understand...
Four new Trustees also named to help McGee and the Board guide the mission of the nation’s first independent Black history museum, a Smithsonian affiliate
Chicago (Feb. 15, 2023) – The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center announced the appointment of Patrick McGee as the museum’s new chairman of the board of trustees. McGee succeeds Patricia Knazze who served as chairwoman for five years and nearly twenty years as a dedicated board member.
Enjoy a modern new way to access your Du membership – all conveniently at your fingertips!
Starting Wednesday, Feb. 15, members of The DuSable Museum will have the option to download a Digital Membership Card to their smartphone mobile device. The new digital card features all the same benefits, and is easily accessible in the smartphone wallet as a more eco-friendly alternative to a traditional plastic card. Current members will receive instructions via email from membership@dusablemuseum.org on how to use and enjoy your new digital card.
Thank you for your continued support!
The Membership Department
We look forward to your visit to the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center! The health and safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers is our top priority. Effective immediately all visitors ages five and up will be required to wear masks upon entrance into the Museum.
The DuSable Museum is proud of its diverse holdings that number more than 15,000 pieces and include paintings, sculpture, print works and historical memorabilia. Special exhibitions, workshops and lectures are featured to highlight works by particular artists, historical events or collections on loan from individuals or institutions.
