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George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center
The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center is situated in a spacious 36,000 square-foot facility that encompasses a variety of resources and spaces. This includes four exhibit galleries, a conference room, a classroom, a darkroom, a dance studio, a 134-seat theatre, and archival space. Among its showcases is a core exhibit titled The African American Presence in 19th Century Texas, alongside a permanent exhibition dedicated to Austin's African-American families. Additional galleries highlight local artists and feature a Children's Gallery that focuses on African-American scientists and inventors.
Adjacent to the museum is the George Washington Carver Genealogy Center, located in an 1,896 square-foot building that has historical significance as Austin's first library. Originally established in 1933, this facility was relocated to better serve communities of color, ultimately becoming the first African American neighborhood museum in Texas. When the Carver Museum and Cultural Center opened in 2005, the building transitioned into a genealogy center in 2007, continuing to provide invaluable resources for Austin's Black community and others seeking to explore their family histories.
The mission of the Carver Museum revolves around the preservation and exhibition of African American material culture and history. By creating an environment that celebrates the global contributions of Black individuals, the museum connects local narratives to broader themes of Blackness, fostering a deeper understanding of the community's past and its significance.
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