Northwest African American Museum
4.7 (583)museum
4.7 (583)Entrance fee is very reasonable, around $8 or so, and free admission with tickets from the King County Library.
Set in Seattle's historic Colman School, this museum traces Black history, art, and culture in the Pacific Northwest.
Description
Spread across five gallery spaces on a single floor, the museum pairs visual art with regional and national history, exploring personal journeys, hardships, and community achievements. Displays incorporate archival photos and video screens documenting key milestones, from Selma to the civil rights marches led by Martin Luther King Jr. Alongside educational programming and community events, a photo scavenger hunt offers an active way to move through the collection.
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