Sample of Events
- New yam Festivals
- Ram Parade
- New Year's Eve Ethiopian coffee ceremony
- Friday Movie Forum
- Public Lecture Series
- Black Artist Forum presentations and exhibits
Exhibits
Display of religious, ceremonial, ritual, decorative, and archeological objects dating back to 3,000 years
- Spirit masks of the Nigerian Igbo culture
- Ceremonial and ritual objects
- Bronzes
- Jewelry
- Textiles
- Utilitarian earthen vessels
- Ivory
- Musical instruments
Friday Night Films, Lectures and Performances
Every Friday night the museum offers films, lectures and performances to the public for a nominal fee. The films are produced by African film makers with educational and contemporary themes. The lectures and performances vary in subjects related to Africa, art, culture, issues of diversity, tolerance, and other humanistic issues and interests.
See Calendar of Events for the Friday night event schedule.
Educational Resource Center For Children and Adults
- Parents' story-telling space
- "Touch kits" in Museum
- Books and videos
- Traveling exhibits
Educational Outreach
- Programs for Grades k-12, colleges, universities, museums, community groups and organizations
- Public Presentations
- Presentations at Conferences
For details, download the EDUCATIONAL BROCHURE
