Upcoming Wing Closure

The Historic Wing will be closed to the public on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 due to a private event.

Highlights

For National Preservation Month, join us for an insightful virtual discussion as we explore the story of Charity Folks with Dr. Jessica Millward and Janice Hayes-Williams. See the Events page to register!
Join us for the next MCAAHC Public Meeting on Monday, April 7th in Frederick, MD.
In celebration of UNESCO’s International Jazz Day, the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum invites you to Night of Sacred Sounds: An Evening of Jazz + The Spoken Word. Tickets are on sale now!
The AAHPP grant cycle for FY26 has begun! Visit the Events page for upcoming info sessions.
Check out our Creative-Connections for this month on the Events page!
‘Sacred Spaces’, featuring artist Jabari Jefferson now on view through December 2025! Visit the Exhibitions page for more info.
We’re marking a new chapter to celebrate the Renaming of the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum!

A New Era

Black women have always been at the forefront of freedom and democracy in our state and nation. That is why Maryland’s state museum on Black History and Culture is renamed the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, in honor of Maryland-born freedom fighter Harriet Tubman. Join us as our museum enters a new era of research, programming, and exhibitions that amplify Black Women’s history, honoring the trailblazers, the activists, the artists, and the voices that shape our world and future!

New Exhibition! Sacred Spaces

The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum is pleased to present Sacred Spaces, a solo exhibition showcasing the work of Jabari Jefferson, curated by Martina Dodd, Curator of Collections & Exhibitions.

Debuting never-before-seen works on canvas, striking sculptures, and a large-scale community installation created in collaboration with local Annapolis students and residents, Sacred Spaces offers a profound exploration of history, memory, and the enduring power of Black cultural spaces.

Join us in exploring Sacred Spaces, where art becomes a vessel for reflection, empowerment, and community.

Knights Templar (detail) by Jabari Jefferson | Credit: Micah E. Wood >>>

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The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum. A New Chapter Livestream

On April 9, 2024, Governor Wes Moore signed bills HB390/ SB341 into law, actualizing our historic name change to the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum. We are profoundly honored to embrace the legacy of Harriet Tubman– the iconic Maryland abolitionist, suffragist, and humanitarian– alongside Benjamin Banneker and Frederick Douglass, as our namesake.

Join us via livestream for the celebration on Friday, November 1st at Noon on our Facebook or YouTube channel.

We look forward to having you join us on this journey!

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Black History 365 Continues

Black History 365 is a collection of stories, art and events that highlight the history, heritage and contributions of Black Marylanders as well as the history of the people of the African Diaspora in Annapolis & Anne Arundel County. Here, their culture and excellence are celebrated year round through a collaborative initiative across county and state wide organizations, spearheaded by the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, in partnership with Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County.

To submit your Black History event, exhibition, program or virtual event, click here.

Our Mission

Documenting, Interpreting, and Promoting African American History and Culture

As the State of Maryland’s official museum of African American heritage, the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum serves to document, interpret, and promote African American history and culture (particularly in Maryland) through exhibitions, programs, and projects in order to improve the understanding and appreciation of America’s rich cultural diversity for all.

The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum is operated by the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture.

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