Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum
Preserve | Present | Interpret
The museum presents the historic voice of this St. Petersburg, Florida community from the perspective of local, regional, and national history, culture, and community. It is another demonstration of the commitment to revitalize the Midtown St. Petersburg area.
The museum joins Mercy Hospital at the Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center, the Royal Theater Boys and Girls Club, and the renovated Manhattan Casino as evidence of the renaissance of this area.
News
2022 New Year Resolution : Commit to Support
January 1, 2022
The Woodson | African American Museum of Florida
The Woodson’s mission to preserve, present, interpret and celebrate African American history and its culture can only be achieved through the generous support of donors. As we look to 2022 we hope that we can count on you.
When making your resolutions, please consider adding The Woodson to your list. The option to make a weekly, monthly our annual donation can easily be achieved to help sustain the work of museum. Click on the link below and you will not have to worry about remembering to keep your promise.
Happy New Year!
Current Exhibit
St. Petersburg Black Lives Matter Quilt
When
Currently on Display | Viewed by appointment only.
Where
Carter G Woodson Museum
Admission
Free and open to the public.
What
The Tapestry of a Knitted Community
Curated by NaKena Cromartie
Black Lives Matter Mural
When
Currently on Display
Where
Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum
Admission
Open to the Public
What
This community’s first BLACK LIVES MATTER mural is the most beautiful one in the nation, and it is the welcoming mat to our most historic African American community Jordan Park, and the beautiful Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum. While the museum remains closed, all are invited to visit the new mural.
T-shirts 👕
PURCHASE A T-SHIRT OR MURAL PRINT HERE
The “Free-ish” t-shirts and Black Lives Matter Mural t-shirts are now available for a $20.00 donation.
Also available are the Black Lives Matter Mural Prints.
Items are available for pick-up Tuesday – Friday, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Upcoming Events
Museums for Immunity: Boosting Health & Safety in Our Community
When
Sunday, January 16, 2022 from Noon – 4 pm
Where
Woodson Museum & Other Participating Museums
Admission
Free community health event.
What
On Sunday, January 16, 2022, five St. Petersburg museums are coming together to boost the health and safety of our community during our first ever Museums for Immunity event. In partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County, the Center for Health Equity, and the City of St. Petersburg’s Healthy St. Pete initiative, these museums are bringing FREE COVID-19 vaccines to the public at each site.
Participating organizations are offering exciting incentives such as complimentary museum passes and other goodies to encourage the public to stay healthy and enjoy St. Petersburg’s diverse cultural and social amenities. Additionally the Florida Department of Health is providing $15 food vouchers (while supplies last). For site-specific event and incentive information, please visit each museum’s webpage at the information below:
The Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum
(727) 323-1104, 2240 9th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
https://woodsonmuseum.org/
The Florida Holocaust Museum
(727) 820-0100, 55 5th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
https://www.thefhm.org/
The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art
(727) 892-4200, 150 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
https://thejamesmuseum.org/
The Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
(727) 896-2667, 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
https://mfastpete.org/
The Dalí Museum
(727) 823-3767, 1 Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
https://thedali.org/
Participants will be eligible to receive their first or second COVID-19 immunization or their booster – Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, and adult and pediatric Pfizer vaccines will be available – and flu vaccines for children and adults will also be offered! Museum admission is not required for this free community health event.
Anyone meeting the CDC’s COVID-19 immunization eligibility requirements is encouraged to participate. Questions about vaccine eligibility may be directed to the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County at (727) 824-6900 or pinellas.floridahealth.gov/. Members of the public are asked to bring their current vaccine card with them to the location of their choice.
Officials from each of the participating museums and organizations hope that this event will help to make vaccines accessible to everyone in our community and increase vaccination success in St. Petersburg. These steps will help to ensure that all museums, cultural sites, and community gathering spaces are able to keep our doors open and continue welcoming visitors for daily admission, educational tours, special programs, and events. Please join us as we boost the ‘Burg!