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George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center

Tourist attraction Museum Historical landmark Cultural center

Cultural center & museum showcasing African-American arts & heritage, with regular programming. People often mention history, museum, great, Carver, visit, Black,


Address

415 E Grant St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States

Website

www.carveraz.org

Contact

+1 602-675-4755

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (86 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 9 am to 12 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 9 am to 2 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 2 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 2 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 2 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: history (14) museum (12) great (10) Carver (8) visit (7) Black (6)
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  • 5/5 Patricia S. 4 years ago on Google
    It was inspiring and featured great information on the history of Black people's plight in this country. Also, reading the history on display regarding George Washington Carver and all he has contributed to America was great. I recommend anyone who enjoys knowing about historical events must visit this museum.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Margie A. 5 years ago on Google
    I had a very good time at the function. The entertainment was great, the entire program was fantastic. I wish we had this type of programs more often.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Remada S. 5 years ago on Google
    Had a wonder experience the displays of antiques and art work were amazing. Everyone was so friendly. I will definitely return to see the Buffalo Soldier exihibit when it's completed. Go by and check out the library, the collection of books are great!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 TW A. 5 years ago on Google
    Love this place. Beautiful building filled with local history and beautiful artwork.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kyle Thomas (. 5 years ago on Google
    The George Washington Carver Museum is a wonderful event space AND educational landmark. Galleries, art, culture and history can be found all wrapped in a historical location filled with 92 years (as of 2019) of stories and energy. If you have an event, this is a great place to support. If you're curious about the history and culture visit or donate to support - you'll be glad you did!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barbara D. 6 years ago on Google
    Great place to go and see history up close and learn perspectives.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maynard Todd, J. 7 years ago on Google
    Glad to see history being preserved.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole C. 7 years ago on Google
    I went here a few times as a kid and have been thinking about it a lot in light of recent events. I'm glad to see the old high school/museum is still here. I will be visiting soon!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kristina M. 7 years ago on Google
    Love the carver museum and cultural center cant wait to visit again they are still working on fixing it up and always need volunteers
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jeremy Collins S. 4 years ago on Google
    Still a work in progress. Lots of good artifacts, but need more descriptions (however, that's being worked on) Very friendly staff and great future expansion plans
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Mildred B. 5 years ago on Google
    Attended a Black Public Marketplace of multiculture exhibits not the museum itself

  • 5/5 La'Kee B. 5 years ago on Google
    Very informative

  • 5/5 Crystal A. 5 years ago on Google
    AWESOME. LOVED IT.

  • 5/5 Maria 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing museum, loved the art and event!

  • 5/5 Sheldon J. 5 years ago on Google
    This is a MUST VISIT destination whether you are a local or visitor to Arizona!!!!

  • 5/5 Bill M. 5 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place to visit! Holding lots of unknown Phoenix history

  • 4/5 John M. 5 years ago on Google
    Kewl place

  • 5/5 David E. 4 years ago on Google
    Very informative

  • 5/5 Nik R. 5 years ago on Google
    Great Vibe. #artsnobagency

  • 5/5 Sam K. 6 years ago on Google
    Great museum, a good start on exploring black history in Arizona and George WashingtonCarver. They are starting a peanut patch.

  • 5/5 Tanyea E. 6 years ago on Google
    WONDERFUL energy, WONDERFUL teachings and lots to learn

  • 5/5 Henry W. 3 years ago on Google
    Working to prepare for reopening. In meantime searching for Alumni of Carver High School to be honored w/ luncheon or dinner. If you know Carver High alum let me know how to contact them.

  • 4/5 Kenny W. 2 years ago on Google
    Really cool hard to believe people were treated that way

  • 3/5 Lois J. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite things is art. I absolutely enjoy museums especially ones with contemporary/ modern art. Admission is free but you can reserve free tickets online months in advance (they run out) so, you don't have to wait in line for 3 hours like we did. It was worth the wait though. The building itself is a piece of art.

  • 5/5 Ahad J. 1 year ago on Google
    Did not know this place existedCan't wait until it reopen I will be making a trip to visit

  • 5/5 Surya-Patricia Lane H. 4 months ago on Google
    Being a White woman born and raised in the South (NC), I saw and experienced firsthand how our Black sisters and brothers were treated during segregation. I can’t begin to imagine what it was like to be Black during those evil years of slavery. Having only recently learned through Ancestry that I am 1% Black, I never experienced being shunned and denigrated because of it. It has given me many things to contemplate and to be thankful for. A few months ago, I was privileged to visit the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center in Phoenix. Having been raised during segregation, I perhaps know more than the average American about this disgraceful period in American history. As such, I am thankful for the opportunity through this museum to learn more about the Black side of my heritage. Dr. Matthew C. Whitaker, PH.D, and his wonderful staff, graciously led a group of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Seniors through the museum, shared it history, and the dreams for the Center’s future.

  • 5/5 James G. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent 👍 facility. Wonderfully put together exhibition.

  • 5/5 Bishop Anthony H. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice historical building to host events.

  • 5/5 Ruth B. 4 years ago on Google
    It was wonderful

  • 5/5 Shawn B. 5 years ago on Google
    Food was fast hot and perfect . service was even better . dawn was a great waitress

  • 5/5 Adriona L. 5 years ago on Google
    Wonderful experience at this museum. We took family pics there and they came out so great because of this place of history

  • 5/5 Mr. Perry P. 5 years ago on Google
    #Historic Love This Place. Need More Like It!

  • 1/5 B. L. 5 years ago on Google
    Visited August of 2018. Disappointed would be an gross understatement. Pulled up to see a tattered flag outside flying proudly - not the best first impression. Inside, staff was slow to greet and quick to disappear after a brief set of directions. The exhibits themselves were.....thin. 90% of the items had no detail or explanation written whatsoever. Whole sections of rooms were empty. Some displays felt truly random, like the Phx Sports section in the corner. There were whole pictures sitting on the floor instead of being displayed. The very last section had info about GWC that was hanging, but most could've easily been found in a textbook. I enjoyed the room that held AZ military officer documents; it was the lone bright spot in a very dim saddening experience. Excluding the (very few) personally handwritten items of Mr. Carver, and the beautiful statue outside, this felt like a waste of time. The museum was absent of all technology: no soundbites, no videos, no nothing. We walked through in 20 minutes. It was also insufferably warm in some parts of the building. This establishment is in desperate need of TLC and modernizing.To conclude: Would a recommend this museum to others? No.

  • 5/5 Sunshine B. 4 years ago on Google
    I went to George Washington Carver High School in Philadelphia this place was a wealth of knowledge about Carver

  • 5/5 Jason H. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Lakaija O. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a great experience!! Very informational! My mentee learned so much and enjoyed herself!

  • 5/5 Dawn G. 5 years ago on Google
    Wonderful learning experience, definitely recommend!

  • 3/5 Fernando Figueroa V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was closed (Original) Estaba cerrado

  • 5/5 Jackie J. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent snapshot of the rich history of African Americans. The artifacts are amazing and Princess our tour guide was very knowledgeable! We can't wait to see the vision of the museum fulfilled!

  • 5/5 Shayla G. 4 years ago on Google
    We Love GWC!!

  • 5/5 LaToya B. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool building.

  • 5/5 michelobjohn1 4 years ago on Google
    A great tribute to a phenomenal man who has contributed a wealth of knowledge to this nation..

  • 3/5 Tatiana T. 4 years ago on Google
    No fully functional

  • 5/5 Mel tha M. 4 years ago on Google
    Full of history and the statutes in the courtyard had a spiritual vibe. I loved this place.

  • 5/5 Scott M. 5 years ago on Google
    A landmark that all Phonecians need to visit.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as Black-owned

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