Hammonds House Museum is the former home of Otis Thrash Hammonds, a black physician who collected works by artists of African descent. Built around 1872, the ornate Victorian house made its debut as a public museum in 1988, two years after Hammonds' death. Some of the earlier pieces date to the mid-1800s, including paintings from Haiti and ceremonial masks from Africa. In addition to the permanent collection of about 250 works, the museum features rotating exhibits by contemporary black artists from all over the world. To foster the museum's educational mission, each exhibit kicks off with a talk given by a knowledgeable curator or the artist. Artists also often participate in panel discussions and workshops. The museum hosts a number of other events as well, including concerts, readings, educational seminars, summer camps and even wine tastings.
--Robert Macias
Address: 503 Peeples St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Telephone: 404-612-0500
Hours Of Operation: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Cost: The self-guided tour is $4 for adults and $2 for seniors and students. See website for group tour and special event admission prices.
Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/05/blackvoices-history-quest-atlanta_n_1255623.html
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