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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

** Museum tours are at capacity and will be paused May 15 - August 31, 2025. To schedule a tour after August 31, 2025, please call 512-974-4926. **


UP NEXT

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Join us every first and third Tuesday of the month for Carver Kid's Storytime! Enjoy an hour of inspiring African American children's literature along with arts, crafts and a light snack. Join the fun on October 7, at 11:00 a.m. for the kickoff! Free and open to the public, for children ages 3-6 years old.

RSVP here.

** Children must be accompanied by their parents or guardian**

🗓️ Tuesday, October 7 (Every first and third Tuesday)
🕡 11:00 A.M.
📍George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center, 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, TX 78702

 

More Upcoming Programs

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Financial Fridays

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Folk Tales Book Cliub

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Legacy Crafts Crochet Classes

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That's My Face Free Screening

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Pumpkin Carver 2025

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Black Horror Film Series Screening

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Black Horror Film Series Screening

   

ON VIEW

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Carver Museum ATX is excited to announce the extension of WHAT I CARRY, now open through January 10, 2026! Now you have more time to stop by the museum to view these stunning works by Dallas-based artist, Riley Holloway!

“This exhibition is a tribute to the beauty and strength found in the everyday—drawing deeply from family photo albums, church gatherings, reunions, and quiet, personal moments. What I Carry invites viewers into a nostalgic journey rooted in African American life, shaped by the traditions, people, and spaces that defined my upbringing.”

Open until January 10, 2026, Free and open to the public.

WHAT I CARRY
📅 Saturday, July 19, 2025 - January 10, 2026
🕒 Museum Hours
📍 George Washington Carver Genealogy Center
1165 Angelina Street, Austin, TX 78702


Boyd Vance Theatre Renovation and Carver Improvements

 

Carver Museum Facility Expansion Plan

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Exhibitions

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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

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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

Students enjoy HBCU Day 2020.

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.


 

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