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DuSable Museum of African American History

Fodor's Review:

The DuSable is a colorful—and haunting—exploration of the African-American experience, set alongside the lagoons of Washington Park. There are handwritten lyric sheets from Motown greats, letters and memorabilia of scholar W. E. B. DuBois and poet Langston Hughes, and a significant African-American art collection. The most moving exhibit is one on slavery; the poignant, disturbing artifacts include rusted shackles used on slave ships.

  • Cost: $3, free Sun.
  • Open: Tues.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. noon-5
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