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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.
UP NEXT:
Austin Parks and Recreation invites you to participate in community engagement for the George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center’s Facility Expansion Phases 1a and 1b. Your input will help shape welcoming, inclusive spaces that reflect our community’s diverse cultural heritage and vision. Through community meetings and surveys, you can share your thoughts on how the museum can best serve you and future generations.
Phase 1 improvements are identified in the George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center Facility Expansion Plan approved by Council in 2021. Phase 1a will explore relocating the administrative area to a new upper level to expand the available area for community-centric programming near the main entry. Phase 1b focuses on outdoor spaces and site improvements that include outdoor classrooms, renovations of existing public restrooms, and a new flexible event lawn with a covered pavilion. This project is in the community engagement phase.
City Council District 1
Open House Kick-Off Community Meeting in December:
In-Person Meeting
RSVP
Tuesday, December 10, 4:30–6 p.m.
George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center 1165 Angelina St.
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ON VIEW:
Austin Studio Tour 2024
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The 2024 Austin Studio Tour is back, and the Carver is proud to be the hub featuring work from every participating artist in our gallery! You can learn more about the Austin Studio Tour using the link above, and be sure to stop by the group show in the Carver Museum's gallery now through December 7, 2024.
📅 Thursday, November 9- December 7, 2024
🕒 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
📍 George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, TX 78702
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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