And Still We Rise

Charting triumphs and tragedies, from the Middle Passage to today.

From the tragedy of the Middle Passage to the heroism of the Civil Rights Movement and beyond, And Still We Rise offers a comprehensive look at the history of African-American resilience.

This long-term exhibition serves as the central experience of the museum. The 22,000-square foot exhibition contains more than 20 galleries that allow patrons to travel over time and across geographic boundaries.

The journey begins in Africa, the cradle of human life. Witness several ancient and early modern civilizations that evolved on the continent. Cross the Atlantic Ocean, experience the tragedy of the Middle Passage, and encounter those who resisted the horrors of bondage, emancipated themselves, and sometimes took flight by way of the Underground Railroad.

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Group Tours

Reservations for guided or self-guided tours are required and should be made at least two weeks in advance of your anticipated arrival date.  Parties of all sizes are welcome to book group tours, but discounted admission rates will only be available to groups of fifteen people or more.  

Regular admission rates apply to parties of less than fifteen people. Parties of fifteen people or more are eligible for discounted admission rates. Please note that any other museum discounts are not applicable toward group admission prices.

  • Adults, age 18-61 - $14
  • Seniors, age 62 and over - $11
  • Children, age 6-17 - $11
  • Museum Members and children under 5 - FREE

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"Raw, emotional, and ultimately uplifting. This is history everyone needs to witness." – Vanessa Ortiz

"I left feeling humbled and empowered. The exhibition masterfully connects past struggles to present realities." – Derrick Nelson

"Eye-opening and soul-stirring. A beautifully presented reminder of how far we’ve come and the work ahead." – Simone Davis

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