Plano African American Museum — Attraction in Plano

The Plano African American Museum, located in the heart of Plano’s historic Douglass neighborhood, is an important site with an important story to tell. According to the museum's website, the museum was founded in 2002 then had a soft reopening in 2023. I first visited in 2024 when I attended the Juneteenth celebration and parade. The second time I visited was to attend a Gumbo Cook-off and fundraiser, including a New Orleans-style brass band. The museum features rotating exhibits in the front room. During my first visit, the exhibit featured music and musicians. On my second visit, the featured exhibit was titled “1619 - The First Arrival”. Both exhibits were informative, eye-opening, and emotionally moving. Admission is free. Ask the lovely staff to tell you about the Thornton family and their house with beautiful Bois D’Arc wood walls, ceilings, and floors....

Amazing experience to walk through this home turned museum in the historical Black neighborhood of Douglass in Plano. I had no idea this was here until I saw their Juneteenth festival advertised. I'm so happy I attended and met the Thomas sisters and everyone involved. I highly recommend bringing your families through and making a donation or buying something from the gift shop so they can continue their...

The epitome of local history in this capsule in Douglas Community in Plano. The staff tour guides bring life from yesterday to today with an appropriately scaled edifice, grounds, and neighborhood. We took our 2 grandchildren aged 10 and 7, and they stayed totally engaged for an entire hour during the week...