Woodson African American Museum of Florida
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.
Woodson Freedom School
The Woodson African American Museum of Florida is partnering with the Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation’s M.A.S.T.R.
News
Juneteenth 2023 mural has new message
June 26, 2023
Weekly Challenger
The community came out to celebrate a new mural in front of The Woodson African American Museum of Florida on Juneteenth, Monday, June 19.
Current Exhibit
Black History Matter Mural
When
Currently on Display
Where
Woodson African American Museum of Florida
Admission
Open to the Public
What
Previously a BLACK LIVES MATTER mural, this updated mural expresses the importance of protecting Black History in the United States.
The Artists that contributed to the creation of this mural include Daniel “R5” Barojas, Miss Crit (Laura Spencer), Esh (Eric Hornsby), Cyrus Fire, Raheem Fitzgerald, John Gascot,
James E Hartzell, Vera Herrera, Plum Howlet, Jade Jackson, Reid Jenkins, Jujmo (Cheryl Weber), James Kitchens, Cam Parker, Reda3sb, Vitale Bros, Javon Walters, David Watson
T-shirts & Mural Prints
PURCHASE A T-SHIRT OR MURAL PRINT HERE
T-shirts and Black Lives Matter Mural prints are available for purchase.
Items are available for pick-up Tuesday – Friday, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
African American History: Resilient, Relentless, and Revolutionary
When
June 2023
Where
The Woodson African American Museum of Florida
Admission
Free
What
The Woodson’s summer exhibition sets the stage for the Association for the Studies of African American Life and History (ASALH) and the museum’s Freedom School. The exhibit is inclusive of images of African American leaders who contributed to the fabric of this nation’s greatness and are undeniably representative of American History.
Art featured in the exhibition “African American History: Resilient, Relentless, and Revolutionary,” are works created by noted artists Adrian Pickett and Dr. Dallas Jackson.
The exhibit also includes original posters that were carried by protestors during Civil Rights marches in the 1960s.
Upcoming Events
Saturday Morning Yoga at The Woodson
When
Every Saturday Morning at 9 A.M.
Where
Woodson African American Museum of Florida
Admission
Free
What
Mindful Movement hosts yoga sessions every Saturday morning in The Woodson’s Legacy Garden.
No registration is required.
June’s “Can We Talk?” Meeting
When
June 12, 2023 from 7:00-8:30 P.M.
Where
Zoom
Admission
Free
What
Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee.
Black History Matters Block Party
When
July 7, 2023
Where
Woodson African American Museum of Florida
Admission
Free