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Through the preservation and exhibition of African American material culture, history, and aesthetic expression, the Carver Museum works to create a space where the global contributions of all Black people are celebrated. We accomplish this by telling stories about our local community and connecting those histories to larger narratives about Blackness. The Carver Museum is free and open to the public. Masks are encouraged inside the museum.
Take a Virtual Reality Tour of the Carver!
Boyd Vance Theatre renovation is finished. More information here. If you would like to submit your event to the Boyd Vance Theatre wait list, please contact our Event Coordinator, at Deelah.Muhyee@austintexas.gov.
For interest in the artifact(s) donation procedure please visit our Donations & Collection Information Page. For research assistance or inquiries about our archival holdings, please fill out the Carver Museum Archives: Request for Assistance form.
ON VIEW:
Second Sight
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Opening February 8 and on view through June 21, 2025, Second Sight is a group exhibition exploring the mental pressures that arise from conflict: both personal and political. Through iconography, portraiture, and abstraction, Austin-based artists Samara Barks, Hailey Gearo, Brian Joseph, and Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone investigate the coalescence of the Black identity as global citizens.
UP NEXT:
Calling all kids! Join us for a fun-filled family day of celebration and learning at the George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center! On Sat Feb 22, 2025, from at 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, bring the kiddos to the Carver for an exciting event dedicated to honoring and educating young minds on the rich history of Black culture, with an emphasis on the 2025 Black History Month theme - African Americans and Labor. Explore the remarkable achievements of Black Americans through hands-on experiences and creative play. Gain a deeper understanding of the incredible contributions made by Black individuals throughout history with your family, tribe, besties, community.
Link in bio to register! Free and open to all.
📅 Saturday, February 22, 2025
🕒 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 George Washington Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, TX 78702
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It's that time again! February's 4th Saturday Genealogy Seminar presentation will cover the importance of the 1870 Census and your family tree. Time will be allocated in the seminar for one-on-one research assistance, and attendees are more than encouraged to bring their research to the seminar. Free and open to the public, space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Register today!
🗓️ Saturday, February 22, 2025
🕚 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
📍 George Washington Carver Genealogy Center, 1163 Angelina Street, Austin, TX 78702
Join us at the Carver Museum on Saturday, February 27, from 6:30-9:00 PM, for Create & Heal: The Art of Gospel - a special night of traditional gospel songs and hymns. Gospel music emerged from the spirituals sung by enslaved Africans, offering not only praise but a medium to express hope and endurance amid oppression. It continues to serve as a vehicle for emotional release and spiritual renewal, whether in church choirs or public protests.
Free and open to the public.
🗓️ Thursday, February 27, 2025
🕚 6:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
📍 George Washington Carver Genealogy Center, 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, TX 78702
Black History Month 2025 at the Carver
The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural, and Genealogy Center is proud to present an exciting lineup of programming that celebrates and honors the 2025 Black History Month national theme - African Americans and Labor. Learn more!
Boyd Vance Theatre Renovation and Carver Improvements
Carver Museum Facility Expansion Plan
Exhibitions
History, culture and art exhibits curated to educate and inspire. The Carver Museum has two rotating art galleries as well as four permanent exhibits honoring African-Americans in Austin and beyond.
Programs and Events
The Carver provides culture and arts based programming free and for all ages to allow visitors to connect with community through special events and ongoing learning experiences.
Education Programs and Services
The Carver offers culture and arts classes and educational programs that will come to you.
Genealogy Center
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The Genealogy Center provides genealogy databases, workshops and seminars. All resources are free and open to the public.
Community Garden and Sunken Stage
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The Carver community garden and sunken stage has breathed new life into the in the inactive Keeling pool. Recently repainted by Austin artist, Kelv Brown, this space is on its way to housing events in the fall. Renovated and reimagined by Greg Farrar, this space is outfitted by hand-made seating, greenhouses, and concession stands. Master Gardener Harvé Franks tends the planter boxes, as we continue to uplift this hidden gem situated directly beside the Freedom Plaza behind the museum.
Learn about what is happening at the Carver from special events, classes, and more.
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