Museum Reviews
This museum, brimming with untapped potential, is sadly overshadowed by its dismal customer service. As I stepped through the doors, I was met not with a warm welcome but with an icy silence. The gentleman in the gift shop, rather than embodying the charm and warmth one would expect, was aloof and unfriendly, leaving me feeling like an unwelcome intruder in a world of art and culture.
Thanks for a great first experience at The Wright this past Sunday! My aunt and uncle took me here and I was blown away. Just beautiful. Also, special thanks the gift shop workers who allowed my aunt to make an exchange for an item when they were closed to take an account of inventory. Y’all are the real MVPs!
Such a great museum. You'll learn so much about African American culture. I spent 2 hours in here and the security guard named Whitney gave me an awesome tour.
Wonderful place! I have to go back because I didn’t have enough time to see everything. If you really want to experience the museum, make sure to have at least three hours to do so.The people working there are very helpful and extremely friendly.
This is such a beautiful and essential place. We keep an eye on their programs and often get involved. I attended my first formal private dinner there recently and people visiting from out of town gasped as they entered. Amazing catering from Q’a Kitchen.
This was an experiential walk through Afri can history. Very powerful.
My Son took Me to Detroit for Mother's Day to visit Motown Museum and The African American Museum visiting both Museum's was a Wonderful Experience I'll never forget,Staff was friendly .
Very well done. The wax people look real. Learned a lot about the effects of oppression.
Charles H. Wright is the largest single standing African American museum (Smithsonian is a campus). I've gone many times as an educator as well as a private citizen. Hands down... one of my favorite museums! Check the website to see what special exhibits they are hosting. I did a self-guided tour, so the pace is up to you.The 2nd Sunday of every money admission is FREE! It's their way of giving back! Normally, it's $15 for an adult.Parking on the street is also free on Sunday. Small fee other days of the week.
My students and l really enjoyed learning about our history and ancestors. Our tour guide was amazing, we just wish we had time to buy souvenirs towards the end of the tour.
If you haven't been to see the Ruth Carter exhibit, please go see it before it leaves on the 31st of March. It was amazing. The other exhibits there were awesome also. The And still we rise exhibit was very thought provoking.
It is a different style of museum, it is like a wax museum that tell you the story of the slaves since they were in scrubs, how they came to the USA and then when they got their freedom.Also, it is expensive if you compare it vs the other museums that are near this one, and they don't give student discount.
