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California African American Museum
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Neighborhood: South Los Angeles
600 State Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(213) 744-7432
600 State Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(213) 744-7432
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6 reviews for California African American Museum
I've always liked this museum.
Its one of a kind.
The California African American museum is a small museum located near the CA Science Center and Natural History Museum in Exposition Park ($8 parking). I went there last month with the gf for our annual black history month outing and there was a display on the LAPD vs. The Black Panthers. The display mostly followed intimate portraits of the escalating attention the Black Panthers created in Los Angeles with their protest and programs during the Vietnam War/Pres. Nixon era of US History.
Also on display was a comprehensive and comparative collection of photos of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Pres. Barack Obama during some very emotional breaks from their time working with the people to make history.
There was also a very interesting display from an artist who name escape me, but his work makes tulips look like sperm and ovaries. I found this to be eye opening.
If you're ready to learn your history as an American, defintely visit all three of the museums in Expo Park. Moreover, visit the California African American Museum for a fine look at art, passion, joy, and beauty which can be found all under one roof.
A jewel of a museum - we saw the Tuskegee Airmen exhibit today, and some very powerful works of art in the exhibit titled "Inside My Head." It's hard to explain how much I appreciated what I saw today - the art was gorgeous, liberating,disturbing, and left a profound impression. The Tuskegee Airmen exhibit was well-done, and detailed many of the stories of individual airmen. The museum is small, but lovely inside. Take the time to visit the CAAM; you are in for an educational and artistic experience that you will not forget.
Went here for the first time today. I saw two amazing exhibits here. The First was a great photography exhibit about the Black Panthers. It was very informative and had great photos taken during the height of the movement. The second was an exhibit titled Black Chrome that highlights African American Biker Groups as well as the customization of Bikes by African Americans. All I can say is that there were some fine looking Harleys there.
Based on the quality uniqueness of both exhibits that I visited I will definitely back. he staff was also very helpful and informative in answering all questions.
I once worked at a place where we had occasional visits here, end of the month celebrations. That year, we had one visit to this area. They chose this Museum and we saw so much art of all kinds. I remember purchasing a few items, a poster and a some bookmarks. There was so much, what stood out to me, was the unique art such as a woman sitting on a chair. I also remember the very freindy and very knowledgable Women at the store. If you have kids, Please, please take them here.
I went here for the first time a couple years ago for another class paper/project. I'm so glad my professor made us go to all these museums!
I love going to culturally enlightening and eye opening museums because you learn so much! This museum covered and portrayed the changes and struggles of the African American people very well.
The exhibits were interesting and beautiful and covered a range of genres from political to entertainment. It's always good to see the accomplishments and the differences that people have made over the years.
Due to time restraints, I wasn't able to stay for too long, but when I have a chance, I would love to revisit this museum and all the other ones I've had the privilege of going to.
This museum covers the history of African migration to the US, up through the cultural and political roles of African Americans in current times. There's a heavy focus on music (mostly jazz) and sports, but there's also a bit about film and television, fine arts, literature, etc. When I went last, the special exhibitition was African Americans in baseball. I thought the permanent exhibition on African Americans in LA was most interesting (there's lots about Tom Bradley).
