The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center – Cool Things To Do In Austin
The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center began in the small building that first housed the central library, and then moved to a new location on Angelina Street in 1933. In the early years it was known as the ‘Colored Branch’, but, in 1947 it received it’s current name, George Washington Carver Branch, in honor of the loved and respected inventor and scientist. The library and cultural center we have now was voted into being in 1998 with a bond election.
The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center is dedicated to the collection, preservation, research and exhibition of African-American historical and cultural material. The museum offers gallery and online exhibits, programs, classes, theatre productions and a genealogy center.
The museum is housed in a 36,000 square-foot facility that includes four galleries, a conference room, classroom, darkroom, dance studio, 134-seat theatre, and archival space. The galleries feature a core exhibit on Juneteenth, a permanent exhibit on Austin African-American families, an Artists’ Gallery, and a children’s exhibit on AfricanAmerican scientists and inventors.
The museum is owned and operated by the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, History Arts Nature Division.
Hours of Operation
Monday through Wednesday 10am – 6pm
Thursday 10am – 9pm
Friday 10am – 5pm
Saturday 10am – 4pm
Sunday Closed
Address
1165 Angelina Street
Austin, TX 78702
512-974-4926
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