State Black Archives Research Center & Museum
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State Black Archives Research Center & Museum

Unique archive museum center. Repository of African-American history and culture providing a dialogue between present and past through archival collections and featured exhibits on 3 floors of beautiful gallery areas.

4900 Meridian Street North Huntsville, AL 35811
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(256) 372-4720
Open M-F 9-4:30
This experience may be open for on-site visitation; however, offerings and/or operating procedures may have changed due to COVID-19. Please verify details before you go and visit the COVID-19 Resources page for more information.
Wheelchair Accessible
Admission Charged
Open M-F 9-4:30
(256) 372-4720

Getting There

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  • 4900 Meridian Street North
  • Huntsville, AL 35811
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Where to Stay

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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

We are outside hotel 67 rooms. All King rooms are on the 2nd floor and Queens on 1st floor. We have an outdoor seasonal pool.

Holiday Inn Express Huntsville West - Research Park

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Homewood Suites Downtown

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Upcoming Events

7th Annual Reelin N Smokin Backyard BBQ Competition

KCBS and ABA Sanctioned Backyard BBQ Competition

Food Truck Rallies

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From Garden to Vase: Growing cut flowers at home | In-person class

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Independence Day Celebration 2023

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Summer Slip N Slide 2023

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Where to Eat

Irons One Distillery

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