African Art - Birmingham Museum of Art

The Museum’s growing collection of nearly 2,000 objects is derived from the major culture groups of sub-Saharan Africa and dates from the 12th century to the present. The collection features fine examples of figure sculpture, masks, ritual objects, furniture and household and utilitarian objects, textiles, ceramics and metal arts, with an Egyptian false door, Yoruba mask, Benin bronze hip pendant, divination portrait of a king from Dahomey.

MUSEUM HOURS:

Tuesday—Saturday
10am—5pm

Sunday
Noon-5pm

CLOSED MONDAYS &
Major Holidays

ADDRESS:

2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd
(formerly 2000 8th Ave. N.)
Birmingham, Alabama 35203

T: 205.254.2565

F: 205.254.2714

Summer Fund 2010

Skip the latte and support the Museum during our Summer Fund! It's a great opportunity to give back and to give whatever you can—whether $50 or $5, all donations make a difference.

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Engaging More Deeply with the Collection: Support Groups
Want to gain further knowledge of, and engagement with, various areas of the Museum's permanent collection?

Consider joining a collection support group!

The Museum offers 6 collection support groups:
Support group members enjoy exclusive lectures, travel opportunities, and more that improve their understanding of the art at the Museum.

Additionally, a portion of support group dues are applied to the purchase of art for the Museum's permanent collection.

Click here to learn more.

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