ADMISSION IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC FROM JANUARY 19 TH FEBRUARY 5TH, 2016

Contact:

Raymond Ward
(773) 947-0600 ext 228
rward@dusablemuseum.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

ENTRANCE TO THE DUSABLE MUSEUM
TO BE TEMPORARILY RE-LOCATED
JANUARY 19, 2016 TO FEBRUARY 5, 2016
Chicago, IL. (11 January 2016) --- In order to facilitate the installation of a new
exhibition, The DuSable Masterworks Collection - Series I: Paintings, the Main
Entrance of the DuSable Museum of African American History will be relocated
from January 19, 2016 through February 5, 2016. During this period, visitors will
enter the Museum through the Harold Washington Wing.and Admission will be
FREE. The Museum is located at 740 East 56th Place (57th Street and South Cottage
Grove Avenue) in Chicago. Also, from January 19th through February 5th, the
DuSable Museum Gift Shop will also be relocated to the Harold Washington Wing
The DuSable Masterworks Collection- Series I: Paintings is a new exhibition which will
highlight the works of some of the greatest and most prolific African American artists.
Included will be paintings by Henry Ossawa Tanner, William A. Harper, William Edouard
Scott and Archibald Motley, Jr., among others. This unique, diverse and beautiful
collection of work is the first in a series which will allow visitors to engage with the
DuSable Museums world-class Fine Arts Collection. The depth and breadth of these
accomplished artists will provide the public and the City of Chicago with a thirst and
desire to see more.
The DuSable Museum of African American History is open Tuesday through Saturday,
from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM and Sunday from 12:00 NOON until 5:00 PM. Normal
admission is $10 for adults ($8 for Chicago residents), $7 for students and senior citizens
($5 for Chicago residents), $3 for children ages 6 through 11 ($2 for Chicago residents)
and children 5 years of age and younger are admitted free. Sundays are FREE to all. The
Museum may be reached by CTA buses #4, and #55 and limited free parking is also
available on the premises. The DuSable Museum of African American History gratefully
acknowledges the Chicago Park Districts generous support of the Museum.
About The DuSable Museum of African American History
The DuSable Museum of African American History is one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the
country. Our mission is to collect, preserve and display artifacts and objects that promote understanding
and inspire appreciation of the achievements, contributions and experiences of African Americans through
exhibits, programs and activities that illustrate African and African American history, culture and art. For
more information on the Museum and its programs, please call (773) 947-0600 or visit us at
www.dusablemuseum.org