Houston Museum of African American Culture

Houston Museum of African American Culture Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC), will explore the historical, cultural and spiritual heritage of African Americans.
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Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC), explores the historical, cultural and spiritual heritage of African Americans.

05/29/2026

Join us at HMAAC for a special screening of Bantú Mama — a powerful and deeply human film exploring survival, community, and unexpected transformation. Through the streets of Santo Domingo, this story reminds us that sometimes healing arrives in the most unlikely places, carried by the people who choose to hold us close.

🎬 Bantú Mama
📍 Houston Museum of African American Culture
🗓 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 12PM

Come for the film. Stay for the conversation, the reflection, and the shared experience.

05/17/2026

Inside Houston Museum of African American Culture, creativity became collective memory. 🧵✨

Take a glimpse into an unforgettable evening of art, storytelling, and community as guests joined celebrated artist Kandy G. Lopez for a hands-on community project rooted in connection, reflection, and shared experience.Thread by thread, visitors contributed to a growing tapestry of identity, culture, and care — transforming simple materials into something deeply communal and profoundly alive.

At HMAAC, we believe art is more than something we observe. It is something we build together. Thank you to everyone who showed up, created boldly, and helped make this experience a vibrant reflection of community in motion.

04/30/2026

Explore the stories behind the images.

Join us for an artist talk with Dr. Jay Murthy as he shares insight into World: Photographs, offering context on the people, places, and perspectives captured in his work.This program invites visitors to engage more deeply with the exhibition and consider how photography documents culture, movement, and lived experience.

📍 Houston Museum of African American Culture
🗓 May 2, 2026
🕰 2 PM

Plan your visit and join the conversation.

See the world & hear the story behind it.Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with Dr. Jay Murthy as he brings World: ...
04/29/2026

See the world & hear the story behind it.

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with Dr. Jay Murthy as he brings World: Photographs to life by unpacking the moments, the movement, and the meaning behind each image.

This isn’t just an artist talk.
It’s perspective. It’s presence. It’s a journey across landscapes, cultures, and stories that connect us all.

📍 Houston Museum of African American Culture
🗓 May 2, 2026
🕰 2 PM

Come curious. Leave expanded.

Membership at the Houston Museum of African American Culture is an investment in the preservation and celebration of Bla...
04/28/2026

Membership at the Houston Museum of African American Culture is an investment in the preservation and celebration of Black art, history, and cultural expression.

Through your support, HMAAC continues to present exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives that engage, inform, and inspire our community.We invite you to become a member and take part in sustaining this work—ensuring that these stories remain visible, accessible, and honored.

Become a member. Be part of what’s being built.

🔗 Learn more + join: www.hmaac.org⁠

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04/25/2026

Enter the world of EDEN.

Join us for an Artist Talk with Clarence Heyward—an opportunity to engage the work beyond the gallery walls and hear directly from the artist shaping the narrative.

This is an invitation to listen, question, and deepen your understanding of the exhibition in real time.

📍 Houston Museum of African American Culture
🕰 Today | 2PM

Be present. Be in conversation.

The Houston Museum of African American Culture presents an artist talk with Clarence Heyward, held in conjunction with t...
04/25/2026

The Houston Museum of African American Culture presents an artist talk with Clarence Heyward, held in conjunction with the exhibition EDEN.

Centered in portraiture and visual narrative, Heyward’s work explores the intersections of identity, place, and perception. This program offers a deeper look into the artist’s practice, inviting audiences into a thoughtful exchange around process, intention, and meaning within the work.

🗓 April 25, 2026
⏰ 2 PM
📍 4807 Caroline St., Houston, TX

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Hey you 👀… yeah, YOU. Zoom in.You’re invited to experience Eden! Not just to see it, but to hear it, feel it, and unders...
04/22/2026

Hey you 👀… yeah, YOU. Zoom in.

You’re invited to experience Eden! Not just to see it, but to hear it, feel it, and understand it from the source. Clarence Heyward is pulling back the layers and letting us into the world behind the work.

🗓 April 25, 2026
⏰ 2 PM
📍 4807 Caroline St, Houston, TX

Bring your questions. Stay for the conversation.

HMAAC invites you to become a volunteer and be part of the work that uplifts art, community, and culture. From supportin...
04/21/2026

HMAAC invites you to become a volunteer and be part of the work that uplifts art, community, and culture. From supporting exhibitions to engaging with visitors, every role helps shape an experience where Black stories are not only preserved—but actively shared and honored
Whether you’re passionate about the arts or simply curious to learn, there’s a place for you here. Join us in creating moments of connection, reflection, and impact.

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04/20/2026

Discover what’s on view at HMAAC this week.

Engage exhibitions that center Black artistic expression, historical inquiry, and cultural memory each gallery offering space to reflect, learn, and connect.

Eden: Clarence Heyward
Allegiance to the People: Kandy G. Lopez
World of Photography: Dr. Jay Murthy

📍 Houston Museum of African American Culture
🕰 Wednesday–Saturday | 11AM–6PM

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4807 Caroline Street
Houston, TX
77004

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Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm

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