George Washington Carver Museum
1165 Angelina Street, Austin, TX 78702Map
+1 512 974 4926
Neighborhood: East Austin
Overview
As the first neighborhood museum in the state dedicated to African American history and culture, this 1926 structure houses various forms of art. The library was once Austin's main library and received a Texas State Historical Marker in 1976. The museum is named in honor of Dr. George Washington Carver, a black slave who went on to graduate from college in 1894. The museum exhibits a fantastic collection, as well as changing exhibits of black history and culture in Austin and Travis County.
- Open Hours: Monday from 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM, Tuesday to Thursday from 09:30 AM to 08:00 PM, Friday from 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM, Saturday from 01:00 AM to 05:00 PM
- Type:
Science & Technology, Educational, Other, Tours, Arts & Museums
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