George Washington Carver Museum – Austin, Texas

George Washington Carver Museum – Austin, Texas

The original George Washington Carver library was built in 1926 with an new structure added in 1933.  The library was named after the inventor and scientist who brought so much pride to African-Americans in 1947.  In 1979, due to the increased demand on the old facility, a new facility was completed directly adjacent to the original Carver Library.  In 1980 the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, opened its doors as the first African-American neighborhood museum in the state of Texas. 

In 1998 the museum was expanded to 36,000 sq. ft. which includes four galleries, a conference room, classroom, darkroom dance studio, 134 seat theatre, and archival space.  The galleries feature a core exhibit on Juneteenth, a permanent exhibit on Austin African-American families, an Artists Gallery, and a children’s exhibit on African-American scientists and inventors.

Location: 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, Texas 78702

Phone: 512-974-4926

Email: carver.museum@ci.austin.tx.us

Hours: Monday & Friday 9:30 – 6; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 – 8; Saturday 1 – 5 and Closed on Sunday.

Guided tours are offered Monday through Friday between 10 and 4.  Meeting rooms can be reserved for use during normal hours.  Both tours and rooms are available free of charge.
 

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