Houston Museum Of African American Culture

Grateful to @Essence for spotlighting the Houston Museum of African American Culture among the nation’s top 12 museums celebrating Black culture and history. We’re honored to serve our community and thrilled to be in such esteemed company. #BlackExcellence

Our Chief Curator Christopher Blay sat down for a conversation with Idolina Peralez Anchor/Meteorologist at CW39 Houston (KIAH) a week ago to talk about our current exhibitions and what we do here at HMAAC. Watch the full interview on youtube.com/watch?v=Ql_YqF…

Christopher Blay, Chief Curator at HMAAC will be joined by artists in the current Bert Long, Jr. Gallery Spring Survey Exhibition. The artist conversations will happen on Wednesday, March 13, 6-7PM. We hope you can join us!

All thanks to your incredible support! Your presence truly made it a memorable experience. Join us this week from Wednesday to Saturday, 11am to 6pm. For additional details, visit hmaac.org or click the link in our bio.

Today, the Houston Museum of African-American Culture will be closed for a private event. We’ll be back tomorrow, February 24, during our regular hours. Stay updated on upcoming exhibitions, events, and programming at hmaac.org.

An incredible first Art of Poetry event of 2024! Huge thanks to our talented features, Jada Luciano, and Bianca, along with our host Chief Ikenna and the one-of-a-kind DJTla . Join us next month for another unforgettable open mic event!

Hmaac is proud to share that the guest jurors of the 2024 Bert Long, Jr. Prize are Daisha Board and Phillip A. Townsend. Board and Townsend will select the 2024 Bert Long, Jr. Prize winner alongside Christopher Blay, Chief Curator at HMAAC.

Celebrate Black History Month with us at the Houston Museum of African American Culture. Immerse yourself in our exhibitions, programs, and films. For more information, visit us at hmaac.org.

HMAAC is proud to present a FREE SCREENING of ORIGIN, written & Directed by Academy Award© Nominee Ava DuVernay. Tickets are first come, first served and must be presented upon entry. Doors open at 6:30 pm. The film will start at 7:00 pm. Click the link in our bio for tickets.

Join us tonight for “Pervs, Peppers, and the High Chaparral: Michael Abramson’s Chicago South Side Photographs.” Both shows are curated by HMAAC’s Chief Curator, Christopher Blay, and will be on view through March 30.

Join us tonight for the opening reception of “Bert Long, Jr. Gallery Spring Survey Exhibition,” features Omari Cato, Brian Edwards, Morgan Grisby, Justin O’Keith Higgs, ann johnson, Rosine Kouamen, Shavon Morris, Christopher Paul, and Kamaria Shepherd.

Still haven’t received your ticket for tonight ? Don’t worry! You can still secure your spot at the exclusive Champagne and Ribs Fundraiser and Art Auction! Tickets available at the door for an unforgettable evening. Don’t miss out!🥂🎨 #EventReady”

FLASH SALE If you haven't gotten your ticket to the Champagne and Ribs Fundraiser and Art Auction what are you waiting on... Tickets are $65 today until 10pm. Don't miss out on the deal of the day. The link is in our bio.

HMAAC presents the legendary Champagne & Ribs Fundraiser and Art Auction!! We will have live entertainment, sounds of Def Jam Blaster, and HMAAC will honor @HarrisonGuy , @LaTorria_L , and @PollardforHTX , and one more surprise guest who is a change maker in the city of Houston.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to HMAAC today to help us continue our mission to be "a cultural portal through which people share and converge histories and contemporary experiences that acknowledge and expand the African American experience. Link is in our bio.

HMAAC once again presents Champagne & Ribs!! The evening will include an art auction featuring internationally-renowned artists & will honor Harrison Guy, Director of Arts and Culture at the Deluxe Theater with the 2023 Humanitarian Award. Link in our bio for tickets.

Experience the wonders of the holiday season at the 12 Days of Christmas Mall, located at the Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC), from December 1st through December 13th. The event will be open daily from 11 am to 6 pm. Link in the bio for vendor registration.

Experience the holiday season like never before at the Houston Museum of African American Culture. We cordially invite you to join us on December 2nd, 2023 for our unforgettable ‘Holiday Market which is set to run from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Experience the wonders of the holiday season at the 12 Days of Christmas Mall, located at the Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC), from December 1st through December 13th. The event will be open daily from 11 am to 4 pm.

Join us for a reading of RTB by Gin Hammond at HMAAC. November 10, at 7pm Returning the Bones explores the question: How do you choose between your country, your people, and yourself? … and brings you on a journey of many miles, perspectives, and epiphanies.