I visited on a weekday while touring different historical sites across GA and AL. First of all, it took me forever to find the place - different online maps took me to different places on the Tuskegee college campus. I ran into it kind-of by luck. I was determined to find it as I was looking so forward to visiting, but was honestly a bit underwhelmed once I got there.
The museum is two levels, with the first level being occupied by art work. The second level gives a history of events that you read and browse through. Free to enter, but there is a box located at the front door for donations. Once you find it, there is plenty of free parking.
Recommend also visiting the Tuskegee Airmen training site, which is nearby and...
Read moreMy tour of The Gathering Exhibition at the Legacy Museum was phenomenal!! The staff at the Legacy Museum were very friendly and knowledgeable! I was so impressed to learn just how much Tuskegee University has contributed to the fields of agriculture, nursing, veterinary studies, science research and bioethics, & more!! What an honor it was to be standing in what used to be a Hospital where children actually came to be treated for polio!
Google Maps took me right to the museum! & I entered through the side doors of the Bioethics building connected to...
Read moreI can't really rate the museum because we couldn't get in. Everything we could find, including this guide, indicates that it is open on Friday from 9 to 4. Doors locked, no answer at either number, no sign indicating why it is closed.
This is the main local museum I wanted to see. Finding it closed any time is a disappointment, but I find it hard to believe that someone thought it was a good idea to close the weekend of the George Washington...
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