Hotels near Museum of African American History: (0.14 mi) Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill (0.06 mi) Beacon Hill Brownstone - 2 br condo on Beacon Hill (0.21 mi) XV Beacon (0.30 mi) The Whitney Hotel Boston (0.30 mi) The Boxer Boston; View all hotels near Museum of African American History … Restaurants near Museum of African American History: What attractions are near Museum of African American History? There is one jewel in the museum, however: in enlarged print on a display panel is a letter Frederick Douglas wrote to Harriett Tubman. And yepp - learnt there that the 1st ever Colony to legalize slavery was Boston in 1683 and the 1st ever city in USofA to end slavery was Boston-and OF COURSE this person who ended this was a black slave WOMAN!

It was a great refresher about the anti-slavery movement.

it was so amazing to see the buildings she was referring to right in front of me as she told me some of the amazing stories that took place right there. The second and third floors have exhibits and a video. I was in Boston for a conference- and went to Chinatown (meh, esp if compared to SF or Chicago), Little Italy (lovely), MFA (wonderful), walked many miles.

Great gift shop. Definitely worth a visit. The museum is two separate buildings - the Abiel Smith School and the African Meeting House.

When I was there, I was invited to join a whole group of school kids who were about to start the AfricanMeetingHouse tour and it was quite an experience listening to the tour guide's talk whilst sitting in the chapel seats that many a hallowed activist has spoken at with these kids who come from the poorest area in GreaterBoston and therefore(!) All in all, this is a neat, albeit tiny, piece of history to explore if you're in a time crunch (definitely can be done under an hour).

)But you're really here for the African Meeting House. Well needless to say the medium…", "I absolutely, totally agree with these reviews. I was hoping for a video about his amazing life, to hear excerpts of his writings, speeches, stories from his life, in addition to the photographs. I want so much for the Museum to be great, but my visit left me asking, "Tell me more!"

Everyone knows about the Freedom Trail, but there's also a Black Heritage Trail. So my advice is - visit the museum for the sake of the awesome church tour.

So friendly.

I learned much from the NPS ranger, Merril, who knows so much.

Museum of African American History With campuses in Boston & Nantucket, the Museum of Afro-American History is New England's largest African American history museum with four national historic sites dating back to the early 1800's and the BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL that attracts visitors from around the … This is why you're here. First though when I walk in to a semi dead theater, uhhhh this is potentially a scam. Restored to period state, the sanctuary hosted abolitionists Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison, and others. The Museum of African American History is a not-for-profit history institution that began its first exhibitions and public gatherings in 1963.

Since it was freezing outside I decided to only do things I could walk to.

It's actually made up of 2 buildings, the museum itself ( where you buy the entrance tix) which was the 1st ever all black school as well as the other building which was actually the 1st ever black chapel in the USofA called the AfricanMeetingHouse!! I saw the Frederick Douglass exhibit- and loved it, learned a lot, and was moved. There is a lot of history there. was OF COURSE 99.5% black!! ), when my teacher would call me…", Yelp users haven’t asked any questions yet about. Is this a must-do if you are traveling with a, Is this a place or activity you would suggest for, Are the prices for this place or activity, Is this a place or activity you would go to on a. While the exhibit was interesting, it made clear that the museum itself does not maintain a consistent presence focused on the. The exhibit rooms currently display photographs of Frederick Douglas, the most photographed American of his century.

And then make sure you read the Harriett Tubman letter. The Meeting House didn't have much in it to see but I give it 5 stars all day long. Very disappointing!

Unfortunately, this museum consists of only 2 small exhibit rooms and a very small gift shop.

See all photos from Jimmy K. for Museum of African American History. The tour is lead by a local Ranger guide. 15 State Street 18 reviews of Museum of African American History "This is a little jewel! Learn more about our Junior Ranger Program here. It is nationally and internationally known for its collection of historic sites in Boston and Nantucket. Boston African American National Historical Site The show…". 02109.

the tour ends at the museum of african american history, so if you plan to take the tour (do it! Disappointing. The route includes several stops at popular attractions and landmarks, including the historic North End and Boston Tea Party Ships. It's beautiful and amazingly historic (built in 1806 in the heart of what was then Boston's free black community, it hosted famous abolitionists from William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass). Please choose a different date. Sure the bookstore has a lot of great books for those who are inspired to do their own deeper research, and I'm sure those who are absolutely clueless would come away having learned something, but I think the museum doesn't live up to its potential or its imperative. The museum is currently having a very illuminating exhibition on the slaves who were brought from Africa by Arabs which they then brought with them when they conquered India as Mughal rulers and how these African slaves were respected, given high-level responsibilities and assimilated in Indian majority Hindu culture. 4 other reviews that are not currently recommended. I give this part a 1 star rating as it just wasn't impressive.

OH YEAH!!!! This museum was a compelling, enriching highlight.

These remarkable men and women, together with their allies, were leaders in Abolition Movement, the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, and the early struggle for equal rights and education.

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The changing two-floor exhibit in the Abiel Smith School covered Africans in India and unfortunately consisted mostly of words to read rather than artifacts. This small museum is part of Boston's Black Heritage Trail, which I encourage you to explore along with the more frequented Freedom Trail. It's definitely. Which of course is desirable, but let's be honest, how many people actually go out and research the answers to the questions they form at a museum? If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. It's a very beautiful a educational visit. Stopped by the MAAH on a recent trip to New England and very glad we did.

The museum is small with being 2 floors.

We learned so little about him in school it is a shame that as an adult I  only know now... His visionary leadership and voice. It was historically satisfying to visit such an important site in American history. Fantastic photos, paintings,documents and trinkets showing Africans in Royal courts. The first is the actual museum. His passion for the history there kept me fully engaged.