The Northwest African-American Museum is Seattle's premiere African-American cultural and art museum, located in the city's predominantly African-American Central District within the 1909 Colman School building.

It was opened to the public in March of 2008 and strives to presents cultural links and black experiences throughout the Pacific Northwest through a variety of permanent and temporary exhibits and free public programming.

Prominent works on display include pieces by Seattle African-American artists James W. Washington and Jacob Lawrence. Visitors can explore the 17,000-square-foot museum for free as part of Free First Thursday events.

2300 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA 98144, Phone: 206-518-6000, Map

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