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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!
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Boyd Vance Theatre renovation closure dates: August 2023 to October 2024 (anticipated). 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.
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The George Washington Carver Ambassadors have teamed up with the Carver Museum ATX to bring you the Santa Special! Join us on Saturday, December 14th from 1-3PM for free photos with Santa and goodie bags for the kiddos!
📅 Saturday, December 14, 2024
🕒 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍 George Washington Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, TX 78702
GET INVOLVED:
Join the upcoming small group discussions for George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural & Genealogy Center to learn more about the exciting facility expansion plans including:
• A new multi-purpose area for community-centric programming made possible by relocating administrative offices to a new upper-level area.
• Outdoor spaces and site improvements that may include outside classrooms, community gardens, a new flexible event lawn with a covered pavilion, relocation of the Juneteenth statues, and renovation of the existing public restrooms.
Public Small Group Discussions
Virtual discussion dates & times
• Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Register here.
• Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Register here.
In person discussion dates & times (no RSVP required)
• Thursday, January 9, 2025, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. More info here.
• Saturday, January 11, 2025, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. More info here.
All in person meetings will be held at the George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center at 1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702. For more information on the project, community engagement meetings and upcoming community survey link, please visit our project webpage.
LIKELY BY PAIJE FULLER: OPENING THIS SATURDAY AT GOOD DAD STUDIOS
In this solo exhibition for Austin Studio Tour, Paije Fuller invites us to wander through her airbrushed dreamscapes where nostalgia and imagination harmonize. Drawing on cultural rhythms and personal introspection, Fuller’s works reimagine the moods of the 1980s, immersing viewers in surreal scenes woven with bold colors and abstract subjects that echo an unforgettable era. Each piece is a visual riff, layering collective memory to capture the essence of the decade. Through her vision, Fuller honors our shared experiences while opening a space for enjoyment and cultural connection. Fuller feels both intimate and expansive, encouraging us to engage with the present and the remembered.
Join us for an opening reception (with Kenyan samosas!) this Saturday from 3-6pm at Good Dad Studios, 2801 S, I-35, Austin, TX 78741.
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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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