Situated in Albany, this institute commemorates the Albany Movement, a pivotal part of the Civil Rights Movement. It features artifacts, oral histories, and exhibits about the struggle for equality and the region’s role in shaping national civil rights efforts.

Located in Atlanta, the Apex Museum highlights African and African American history through exhibits, storytelling, and artifacts. It focuses on the contributions of African Americans in Georgia and beyond, promoting awareness and understanding of their rich cultural heritage.

Located in the historic Sweet Auburn district, the Auburn Avenue Research Library is as historic as the collections it houses. In 1921 the original Auburn Avenue Research Library structure located at 333 Auburn Ave., was the first public library branch for African-Americans in Atlanta.

Located in Savannah, this historic site was founded in 1867 as the city’s first school for African Americans. Today, it serves as a cultural center featuring African American art, history exhibits, and educational programs, with a special focus on the works of local artists.

Located in Gainesville, Georgia, this museum honors Beulah Rucker Oliver, an educator who established a school for African American children in the early 1900s. It preserves her legacy through exhibits on African American education, local history, and her impact on the community.

Located on the Clark Atlanta University campus, this museum specializes in African American art, with a focus on works by Black artists from the 19th century to today. It houses a significant collection of paintings, sculptures, and prints that highlight African American cultural expression.

Located in Columbus, Georgia, this museum preserves and showcases the history and contributions of African Americans in the local community. Through exhibits, archives, and educational programs, it highlights key moments in Black history, culture, and achievements in Columbus and beyond.

The Copeland African American Museum at Valdosta State University showcases over 150 years of African American history through artifacts and exhibits. Established from the collection of Roy and Cheryl Copeland, it highlights cultural, historical, and artistic contributions, offering an educational experience for all visitors.

Located in Newnan, this museum highlights the history and contributions of African Americans in Coweta County. It includes exhibits on education, religion, and culture, with a focus on preserving local African American heritage and legacy.

The Dorchester Academy Museum of African American History in Midway, GA, preserves the legacy of a former school for freed slaves. It later became a key site for civil rights training, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s work. Today, it serves as a museum and cultural center, honoring African American education and activism.

The Emery Center, formerly the Emery Street School in Dalton, GA, preserves the history of African American education in the region. Once the only school for Black students in Dalton, it now serves as a cultural and historical museum, showcasing artifacts, stories, and contributions of African Americans in Northwest Georgia.

Founded in 1773, the First African Baptist Church in Savannah, GA is one of the oldest Black churches in North America. A historic site of worship and activism, it played a role in the Underground Railroad. The church features original pews, African symbols, and a rich history of faith, community, and resilience.

Located in Stonecrest, GA, this museum preserves the history of one of Georgia’s oldest African American communities. It showcases artifacts, documents, and stories of formerly enslaved people and their descendants, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the Flat Rock community.

The Geechee Kunda Cultural Arts Center & Museum, located in Riceboro, Georgia, serves as a vital hub for preserving and celebrating the Gullah Geechee culture. Visitors can engage with a diverse array of exhibits featuring African art, textiles, paintings, tools, and crafts used by the Gullah Geechee from the 1700s to the 1900s.

Housed in a historic 1924 Greensboro, Georgia residence that was once owned by Dr. Calvin Baber, the Greene County African American Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history and contributions of African Americans in the community.

The Hammonds House Museum is a fine art museum for African American art, established in 1988 and located in the West End neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The mission of the museum is to preserve, display, interpret and increase awareness about visual artists of African descent.

The Roland Hayes Museum at the Harris Arts Center in Calhoun, Georgia, honors the life of Roland Hayes, the first African American tenor to achieve international fame. The museum showcases his career with photos, artifacts, and recordings, celebrating his legacy in the arts.

Located in Douglas, Georgia, this museum highlights the history of Coffee County, including its African American heritage. Housed in a historic train station, it features exhibits on local history, railroads, military contributions, and cultural achievements of the community.

The Herndon Home Museum is a National Historic Landmark which serves as a unique resource in the interpretation of Black struggle and achievement locally and nationally. The 15-room house was built by Atlanta businessman Alonzo Herndon, who was born into slavery.

Located in Thomasville, this museum houses over 4,600 artifacts celebrating African American history and achievements. It features exhibits on slavery, civil rights, military contributions, and local black history, preserving the stories of influential African Americans.

The Jim-Ree African American Museum of Northeast Georgia USA is located in the Historic County Jail in Elberton, GA. They aim to redefine African American history and future through research, preservation, knowledge sharing, and community activation.

The King-Tisdell Cottage is the only African-American historic house in Savannah.

The restored cottage is now a museum devoted to aspects of the city’s Black history, focusing on the culture and achievements of African Americans from Savannah and coastal Georgia in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Located in Augusta, this museum honors Lucy Craft Laney, an educator and pioneer for African American education. It showcases artifacts, photographs, and exhibits on her life and the contributions of African Americans in Augusta.

The Ma Rainey House and Blues Museum, located in Columbus, Georgia, honors the life and legacy of Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, known as the "Mother of the Blues." Visitors can explore the history and influences of the blues in this region, with exhibits interpreting Rainey's life and career.

Atlanta's historic Sweet Auburn District is home to the Madame C.J. Walker Museum and WERD Studio, which honors the legacies of two pioneering African American institutions. Madame C.J. Walker (America's first female self-made millionaire), and WERD (the first Black-owned radio station in the United States)

Located in Atlanta, this park preserves sites associated with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., including his birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church, and the King Center. It celebrates his life, legacy, and impact on the Civil Rights Movement.

Located in Madison, this museum preserves the history of African Americans in Morgan County. It features exhibits on local contributions, historic documents, and artifacts celebrating African American heritage and cultural achievements.

Situated in downtown Atlanta, this museum connects the American Civil Rights Movement to global human rights struggles. It features interactive exhibits on Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leaders, and contemporary issues, inspiring action for justice and equality.

The Noble Hill-Wheeler Memorial Center, located in Cassville, Georgia, is a restored Rosenwald School built in 1923 as the first standard school for Black children in Bartow County. After its closure in 1955, the building was restored and now serves as a cultural heritage museum, emphasizing Black life in Bartow County from the early 1900s to the present.

Founded in 1992, Omenala Griot Afrocentric Teaching Museum is an Afrocentric teaching museum in the West End neighborhood of Atlanta. The museum offers visitors a "hands-on" African American experience by seeing, hearing, saying, touching and doing. The museum's stated goals is to "rectify, reclaim and restore the contributions of Black people throughout history, which have been denied, ignored and omitted.”

The Pin Point Heritage Museum, located in Savannah, Georgia, is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the Gullah/Geechee community of Pin Point. Situated in the former A.S. Varn & Son Oyster and Crab Factory, the museum offers a unique glimpse into the lives of this close-knit fishing community.

Located in Savannah, this museum honors Ralph Mark Gilbert, considered the father of Savannah’s civil rights movement. It chronicles the fight for equality in Savannah through engaging exhibits, photographs, and a replica of a 1960s lunch counter sit-in.

Just 30 minutes south of Savannah, Georgia, Seabrook Village brings the world of landowning African-American freedmen to life. From the oral stories of ancestors and community members, history comes to life as we share the unique experiences of this community. Almost all artifacts, land, and structures have been donated by collectors or by the community.

Located on Spelman's campus in Atlanta, this museum focuses on art by and about women of the African diaspora. It features contemporary works, cultural exhibitions, and programming that highlights the intersection of race, gender, and creativity.

The Summer Hill Museum in Cartersville, Georgia tells the history of the Summer Hill community, including the school and the area. The museum is located on the Summer Hill campus, which also has a library, auditorium, nature trail, and sports complex.

Based in Atlanta, the Trap Music Museum explores the origins and cultural influence of trap music. It showcases artifacts, interactive exhibits, and tributes to artists who shaped this music genre, highlighting its roots in African American creativity and resilience.

Located in Macon, the Tubman Museum celebrates African American art, history, and culture. Named after Harriet Tubman, it features exhibits on local history, civil rights, and African American achievements in art, science, and music.

Located in LaFayette, Georgia, the museum serves as a tribute to the African American heritage of Walker County, focusing on the journey from West African civilizations through enslavement to freedom in the United States. The museum features exhibits highlighting the lives and contributions of African Americans in Walker County. It also offers interactive kiosks to enhance the educational experience.

Located in Portal, Georgia, this center preserves the history of the Willow Hill community, founded by formerly enslaved people in 1874. It features exhibits on African American education, culture, and heritage, emphasizing the resilience and achievements of the community's founders.