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Welcome

Welcome to the website of the Harrison Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC). We are an educational and cultural institution committed to promoting, showcasing, and celebrating the art and history of African Americans for Roanoke Valley citizens and visitors. Our purpose is to cultivate awareness and appreciation of the significant contributions of people of African descent. Click here to read more.

General Information

Hours of Operation:

Monday   - 1pm to 5pm
Tuesday   - 1pm to 5pm
Wednesday - 1pm to 5pm
Thursday  - 1pm to 5pm
Friday    - 1pm to 5pm
(Other times by appointment only)

There is no admission fee for the public, but donations are welcome.

Guided tours with mini-lectures are available for groups of 10 or more upon written request. For more information, or to arrange group tours, please call (540) 345-4818.


Directions

From Interstate 581 Take exit 4W(Orange Ave. West)
Make a left at the first light onto Gainesboro Rd.;
Go 3 blocks and take a right onto Harrison Ave.;
Harrison Museum is 3 blocks up at 523 Harrison Avenue.

Direction map

 

Musuem Gift Shop

Harrison Museum's Gift Shop offers afrocentric gift items, art, books, cards, jewelry, and African Masks, statues, and wood carvings. Also available is Roanoke Valley's African American Heritage: A Pictorial History by Dr. Reginald Shareef. This pictorial is a handsome book that chronicles 100 years of contributions, achievements, and lifestyles of African Americans in the Roanoke Valley.

Some of the more popular souvenirs are of nominal cost and include:

  • Coloring & activity books about African Americans
  • Books for teens on African Americans of Achievement
  • Prints by African American artists
  • And much more!

The Museum Gift Shop is open during the museum hours of operation. Cash, checks, MasterCard & VISA accepted.

Gift Shop