The museum will be closed October 18th-20th except for previously scheduled group tours.

VIRTUAL

The Charles H. Wright Museum
of African American History

Explore the Best of The Wright Virtually

Entertaining. Educating. Inspiring.

Experience incredible moments from the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History through our online collection.

Over the years, The Wright has hosted performers, speakers, authors, singers and dignitaries from across the African diaspora, to educate, enlighten, inspire, and entertain our audiences.

You can now experience these incredible moments from the comfort of your own home through our new online collections and with our new Wright Museum Mobile Gallery Guide! 

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Explore The Wright at Home!

Virtual Gallery Guide

Each exhibition has two or three pathways: (1) a rich image gallery, (2) an audio-only overview, (3) short annotated descriptions of select artifacts. 

The Mobile Gallery Guide was produced in collaboration with Culture Connect, a media partner and producer of the in-gallery experience for Voting Matters.

FEATURED EXHIBITIONS:

  • QUEEN: From the Collection of CCH Pounder
  • Voting Matters: African Americans and the Vote
  • The Art of Samuel A. Hodge
  • Portal of Sankofa: Adinkra Doors
  • Ibrahim Mahama, In-Between the World and Dreams

Download the app on the Google Play Store. Apple download coming soon.

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  • Be Entertained!

    Watch performances by musical and visual artists from all over the world.
  • Be Educated!

    Listen to leading scholars speak on issues like race, law, and politics while children learn fun stories and workshops that reflect African and African American culture.
  • Be Inspired!

    Witness emboldening performances and conversations that spark creativity and drive change.