National Great Blacks in Wax Museum

Could be dubbed as the Madame Tussaud’s of African-American people, this museum founded by Dr’s Elmer and Joanne Martin, gives the visitor the chance, not only to “meet” and learn about prominent black Americans in history but explore the culture and heritage of globally-known African figures as well. Located in 1601-03 E North Avenue, the facility contains various displays of more than 150 life-sized wax figures of important men and women of color as well as a comprehensive exhibition on the slave trade which includes a recreation of an African slave ship. The exhibits also give the visitors a glance at the contribution of African-Americans on different fields from war and politics to civil rights movements across the globe to science and technology and the arts and literature.