The APEX Museum, situated in the heart of Downtown Atlanta, is the finest location to learn about history from a Black viewpoint.

By JACK RATTENBURY

With Black History Month approaching, there’s no better time to start organising activities to commemorate this unique month. And, fortunately for us Atlantans, there is a museum in Atlanta that celebrates Black History Month every month, constantly striving to elevate and share Black tales, as well as nuggets of history recounted from a Black viewpoint.

It has an illustrious history as Atlanta’s first Black History Museum, which opened in 1978. Explore several exhibits devoted to sharing the rich and often untold story of people of the African Diaspora, right next to our historic Sweet Auburn neighborhood, the Black and Civil Rights epicenter here in Atlanta.

APEX stands for African American Panoramic Experience, so anticipate to learn about and explore African and African American culture.

One of their must-see permanent exhibits is Women In Stem, which features inspiring stories from African American women working in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. You can also learn more about the museum’s location at Sweet Auburn: Street of Pride, which was named the richest Black street in America in the 1950s.

The APEX Museum is accessible from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with the exception of Sundays, Mondays, and significant holidays. Adult admission is $12, with a reduced fee of $8 for students, seniors, and service personnel. Children under the age of four are admitted free of charge. The exhibit is located at 135 Auburn Ave NE, 30303. For more information on this must-see exhibit, go to their website by clicking here.

Visiting the APEX Museum is one of many activities to commemorate and honour Black History Month in Atlanta. Check out our list of Black-owned companies for more ideas for February and beyond. The complete roundup can be found here, or by following the link below.