We curate exhibits designed to celebrate and share the many stories of Houston—its history, communities, cultural milestones, and the people who have shaped the city into what it is today.

Our flagship location in Downtown Houston has been reimagined to serve Houston’s culturally diverse community by offering a rich array of new spaces and free educational, business, cultural, …

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One of the leading cultural institutions in Texas, devoted to the research, preservation, and exhibition of materials focused on African American history and experience in Houston, the neighboring regions …