Chattanooga African-American Museum
Neighborhood: Downtown
Phone: +1 423 266 8658
Fax: +1 423 267 1076
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Contemporary artwork and African artifacts along with the music and memorabilia of Chattanooga native blues legend Bessie Smith are on display at this museum located inside the newly built Bessie Smith Hall. Visitors to the museum will see a replica of an African village complete with grass hut as well as a replica of an Ethiopian temple. Also showing: displays that tell the story of slavery in America, and tributes to local African American heroes including the Wall of Respect. Exhibits change on a regular basis.
M-F 10a-5p, Sa Noon-4p
Showcase for African/African American Culture and Influences
Neighborhood: Downtown
Phone: +1 423 266 8658
Fax: +1 423 267 1076
Website | Map | add to Travel Bag (NEW)
Contemporary artwork and African artifacts along with the music and memorabilia of Chattanooga native blues legend Bessie Smith are on display at this museum located inside the newly built Bessie Smith Hall. Visitors to the museum will see a replica of an African village complete with grass hut as well as a replica of an Ethiopian temple. Also showing: displays that tell the story of slavery in America, and tributes to local African American heroes including the Wall of Respect. Exhibits change on a regular basis.
M-F 10a-5p, Sa Noon-4p
Reviews
Looking forward to coming back
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Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from Nashville on Apr 18 2007
