Exhibitions & Collections

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Come remember the past, affirm the present and commit to a brighter tomorrow as we touch and are touched by American & World culture, history and reality!

Stop in the lobby and view our kiosk to learn about our exciting programs; view the bronze bust of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. created by world renowned artist Elizabeth Catlett; actually hear Dr. King speak by the simple push of a button.

Take a step back in time as you enter through the archways to the heydays of a bygone era. Stop at the kiosk and learn of the rich and diverse history; push a button and tap your foot to the sounds of musical legends of the "Cradle of Jazz"; turn and view the visual art and voices of Elijah Pierce, Aminah Robinson, Roman Johnson and a host of others.

Stroll by the Ward Moving & Storage Company Pages of History by Aminah Robinson and listen to the voices of artist Aminah Robinson, Eldon Ward and Cathy Nelson as she reads an Ohio slave narrative.

Recipient of the 2006 GCAC Artistic Excellence Award, Cargo: The Middle Passage provides a moving experience to board a slave ship and hear, see, feel and know about an important part of world history.