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George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center

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The Carver Museum, Cultural & Genealogy Center is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and exhibition of African American history & family research.

Description

The Carver Museum & Cultural Center is a free museum, dedicated to the collection, preservation, and exhibition of African American history and culture.

The Genealogy Center is an extension of the Carver Museum and Cultural Center and acts as a public resource for learning about family history. The Center provides access to genealogical information such as databases, books, instructive material and monthly seminars. Although the center is set up as a self-guided experience, it will provide limited genealogical assistance. For information about the Genealogy Center's hours and offerings, please call (512)974-4380.

Museum Gallery Hours:
Monday - Wednesday and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Boyd Vance Theatre and Cultural Center Hours subject to change based on special event and venue rentals.
Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m

Genealogy Center Hours:
Tuesday - Thursday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Mission

The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center is dedicated to the collection, preservation, research, interpretation and exhibition of historical and cultural material reflecting all dimensions of experiences of persons of African decent living in Austin, Travis County, Texas and the United States. The museum is also a key source of information on the history and celebration of Juneteenth.

Address: 1165 Angelina St, Austin 78702
Phone: (512) 974-4926
Parking: Lot, Street
State: TX
City: Austin
Street Number: 1165 Angelina St
Zip Code: 78702
categories: community museum, art museum, educational research center


Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 21:00
Friday: 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 16:00

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