Local Spotlight: African World Museum & Resource Center

Located in the Davis Complex of downtown Lansing is the African World Museum & Resource Center, a multi-faceted hub for education about and appreciation of African culture. On this page, you’ll find all kinds of handy information about what’s in store for you when you spend a day at the African World Museum & Resource Center. Read ahead to learn more!

The African World Museum & Resource Center Mission

The African World Museum & Resource Center was conceptualized and founded with the mission of educating any and all visitors about people of African descent. Through guided tours and various rotating exhibits, they want to showcase the important contributions African culture has had on the world throughout history.

Their Expansive Collection of Displays & Exhibits

At the African World Museum & Resource Center, you’ll find an expansive selection of displays and exhibits that delve into the extensive history and importance of this continent’s culture and how it has permeated throughout other cultures around the globe.

You’ll be able to experience it firsthand through an array of artifacts throughout the museum including ancient sculptures, paintings, and much more. Some of the artifacts they currently have on rotation include a statue of an African Egyptian pharaoh with dreadlocks and a European painting from the time of Christ depicting a woman with dark skin.

When you stop by the museum, one of their extensively educated and impressively passionate museum curators will be able to walk you through the exhibits and educate you on each individual piece so you can make the most out of your trip to the museum. Just be sure to schedule your tour ahead of time.

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Stop by & Explore the African World Museum & Resource Center!

Dive into the culture of one of the largest and most densely historical continents on the planet with a guided tour at the African World Museum & Resource Center. You can schedule your tour today over the phone or through their website. Be sure to check them out on Facebook ahead of time to get a taste of what you can look forward to!