Northwest African American Museum Email Format
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosWashington, United States11-50 Employees
The Northwest African American Museum, based in Seattle, Washington, presents the African American experience in the Northwest through exhibitions and programs that span visual arts, music, crafts, literature, and history. It centers on the evolving Black community in the region, from its roots tied to slavery to newer immigrant populations from Somalia, Sudan, and Ethiopia. Opened in 2008, NAAM operates within the Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos sector as a regional cultural and educational institution. As a small to mid-sized organization, it engages visitors and community members in understanding this history and its contemporary relevance. In 2025 NAAM partnered with Reuse Seattle to provide reusable dishware for its Juneteenth food trucks, reflecting collaboration with community organizations for events. The museum is active in regional programming and partnerships that connect audiences to African American history and culture in the Northwest.