Welcome to the Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum. We share authentic stories of African American life in Central Illinois—past and present—celebrating our history, culture, and future.
Museum Temporarily Closed for Expansion
AAHM's mission statement is "To tell authentic stories about African American life in Springfield and Central Illinois through exhibitions, education, collections and programs to preserve, interpret and celebrate African American history and culture."
The Springfield & Central Illinois African American History Museum will be closed for construction beginning May 13, 2024. We are excited about the expansion project which will add more exhibit space onto the back of the museum. Construction is scheduled to be completed sometime late Summer or early Fall.
While the building at 1440 Monument will be closed for construction, AAHM plans to maintain offering relevant programming to the Springfield & Central Illinois community. Sign up for our email list to receive the most current announcements. All events will be announced on our website. www.spiaahm.org
For urgent inquiries, please contact us at our temporary number (217) 361-9942.
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June is Pride Month
June is Pride Month
June is Pride Month
This June, we celebrate Pride Month at the Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum! It’s a chance to honor and uplift the voices, stories, and contributions of the African American LGBTQ+ community.
Pride Month is a time to reflect on the progress toward equality and the ongoing struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ commun
This June, we celebrate Pride Month at the Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum! It’s a chance to honor and uplift the voices, stories, and contributions of the African American LGBTQ+ community.
Pride Month is a time to reflect on the progress toward equality and the ongoing struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community. It’s an opportunity to recognize the intersectionality of race, gender, and sexual orientation, and to celebrate the diversity that enriches our community.
Our Exhibits
June is Pride Month
June is Pride Month
We invite you to visit our exhibits when our Museum reopens in late summer or early fall. Stay tuned!
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