Reviews of Griot Museum of Black History. (Museum) in St. Louis (Missouri).

Griot Museum of Black History

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2505 St Louis Ave, St. Louis, MO 63106, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Griot Museum of Black History

Bryan Hadley

A very interesting museum with unique exhibits that are a mix of entertaining and moving. The Josephine Baker exhibit is beautiful. While the exhibit about the slave trade and the middle passage was heart wrenching and thought provoking. Definitely one of the more unique attractions of St Louis.

Adrienne Brown

The wax exhibit was excellent.the story telling was very informative I learn a lot of history there I will go back again if I am ever in town. Unfortunately we are not aloud to take pictures.

Dominique Hardin

Incredible experience visiting the Griot Museum of black history. Everything was greatly explained visually and scripted. I recommend anyone visiting or that lives in St. Louis to check the museum out!

Charrolynn Washington

My two 6yr olds were bored and couldn't quite understand ( could be a little more interactive). The three yr old was afraid and only wanted to color in the hallway. But my 9yr old found it Very Interesting. I even Learned a few things while reading to Them 😊. …

Gareth Brown

I can't recommend this labor of love museum highly enough. Without doubt a leading highlight of my visit to St Louis. Should be experienced: should not be missed.

Chavette Terry

Saint louis residents have a jewel in neighborhood i came 2017 with my Mom we loved it, and now in 2022 my Sweetie and i truly enjoyed museum it's such a blessing all work that have been put in a Jewel mind thank you so much, GOD bless

Tasia Gray

We really enjoyed this museum. We came to St. Louisl for a weekend trip to celebrate my birthday. When we're out of town, we always try and visit an attraction that is educational. We googled black museums in STL and this one came up. We visited the Griot on Saturday early afternoon there was no wait, I did not know you havw to purchase tickets on the website, they cannot be purchased at the door, but the lady at the counter was super nice, she gave a little background on the museum and the founder, Mrs. Conley was sitting behind the counter! I told her I felt like I was standing in front of greatness! She did an amazing job with the museums, the exhibits are so interesting and you can even complete a little scavenger hunt to make sure you were paying attention. Overall, it eas a great experience, I will definitely visit again once my son is a little older and he can truly comprehend our wonder and rich history!

Mark Zeman

A very good museum detailing black history from slavery to emancipation to modern times. Life-size mannequins of major historical figures are accompanied by narratives of their contributions. Most stirring is an actual slaves quarters from a MO farm, brought to the museum from its original location.

Chris Guess

Very worthwhile experience while in STL

Aasim Inshirah

Visited last week. Staff was pleasant, but if you're looking for something other than what you already learned about in public school, this won't be the place. Beautiful building, but you'll see the same old stories told. There's so much more African/African American history out there that could easily be included with a little effort. I was disappointed.

Victoria Thomas

Have to make a reservation before hand, no photos. Very informative!

Monica Ward

This place is AMAZING. The very first exhibit is a bit much to take in, but overall it is a hidden gem that all must take the time to see.

Nicole Broyles

It was okay. It primarily focused on slavery and religious leaders. Exhibits need updating. Disappointed as a visitor from out of state that we were not able to take pictures of any of the exhibits.

Jackie Shelby

The Black History Museum is the only one in the Greater St Louis city or county. The founder and curator Ms Lois Conley is a great person and has devoted her life to the museum. The historical value of the exhibits is priceless.

Mike Schleicher

This small but impressive place is a must see for anyone interested in St Louis history. The wax figures are eerie in their realism. The displays on Senator Jet Banks and Chief Sherman George were standouts for me. The addition of some of the Senator's flashy ties is a particularly nice touch.

C Fisher

This museum had a nice variety of black historical figures, including both St. Louis specific black history and U.S. black history on the whole. They also had a scavenger hunt to complete as you moved through the exhibits. Nice place to visit and learn a few bits of black history.

martica davis

Stopped in with my son during a weekend trip to STL. What a gem! We loved the exhibitions. I would love to have had a self guided audio tour. There really is a lot of reading required for younger kids.

Adrianne Showalter Matlock

We visited while on vacation in St. Louis & would highly recommend it. Highlights both local and national events/people & gives lots of details. Well-done scenes and wax figures, interactive exhibits, and a quiz. Easy to find and right on the bus line. Staff was very friendly and gave us a delicious recommendation for lunch.

Branden Furlow

My mother took my daughters and I to the museum. They had a blast with the scavenger trivia hunt. While they were occupied doing that I watched the movie “The Middle Passage”. It was very good. Have to go back again to try my hand at the hunt.

Moksh Singh

Everyone must visit this place. It shows history through wax models from first arrival enslaved in ships, inhuman treatment during and post journey, centuries of oppression, courage of path breakers, little known heroes, growth, civil rights, modern known heroes in music, dance, politics, apparel, fashion, cosmetics, housing, education, science, religion, sports, social work, and path yet to be taken.

Maya Cotton

It was a good and interesting trip. Wish that they had more wax figures. Also it was hot in certain parts of the building...even though they tried to cool it off. ..it was hot because the building was vandalized.. other that it was a great experience. Keep up the good work.

Precious Jones

This museum is a treasure tucked away in the city of St. Louis. The volunteer there, Ms. Alicia, is a real delight! There's great content on the middle passage and much more! Wide range of history from slavery to more recent African American leaders from St. Louis and other areas.

S Smith

This is a great place to visit. And is on many of the top 10 list for St. Louis. The walk through is about 30- 45 minutes and they have some wonderful art in the gallery downstairs. It is close to downtown.

Carolyn Alexander

I was very empress with the history and wax figures

JusTammy

Very informative place with enlightening real-like wax figures. The detail in this museum is unique and astonishing! The museum is not in the best location bur it is worth your time. It's a must see!

Natalie Burns

It's a gem of a place. Covers a wide variety of topics, from the Transatlantic Slave Trade to to the importance of Miles Davis and Josephine Baker. We easily spent 2 hours just visiting the different eras/exhibits and completing the scavenger hunt.

Barbara Jackson

Best place ever to visit!! I intentionally went to experience the Rayford exhibit in the LL Hall. Ms Conley and staff are doing grand things here. Kudos to all of them.

Rey

This is definitely hidden gem worth going to see! The wax figures were so life-like, and the Black history presented really empowering, well developed, and authentic.

Tracy Burton

The Griot Museum of Black History on the North side of STL, Mo. A nice warm Saturday afternoon to visit during my b'day weekend. It's an old church turned into a wax museum of famous Afro-American that settled and served the STL area. Very educational & informative for young and old. KC needs a building like this in the Vine District.

Paula Bryant

I was saddened to see some of the artifacts which brought this saga to reality. My granddaughter's, 11 & 13, were taken aback to see what was actually done to our forefathers. They can't understand the why! They're just getting into history.

Henry Norris

If you are looking for presenters at your place of business, school or community center, please contact the Griot museum. First they have an awesome self pace interactive scavenger hunt tour on site. The STL DoD NGA hosted Ms. Peggy Neely Harris from the museum at our annual black history month presentation 02/21/19. Everyone who attended this session walked away motivated and hopeful on being a better person. She inspired most of us to keep pressing forward. Job well done by Ms. Harris. Ms. Peggy Neely Harris is a versatile world wide entertainer. she is a performing artist, actress and songstress. She did an reenactment of the Dred Scott v. Sandford case for her presentation. Very moving, interactive and inspirational. Once again job well done and thank you Ms. Harris and the Griot Museum.

danielle jethroe

Educational. My children and I visited this. I enjoyed the way they had the task of completing questions along the way. My high schooler and middle school kid enjoyed it. Clean and professional.

Q Q

Fantastic museum! It was very informational and well kept. The wax figures look so realistic! What a wonderful place to visit! I highly recommend it!

Eltoreon Hawkins

Every wax figure in there is a native of either St Louis or East St Louis they also have a really great exhibit on eminent domain and facts about the new NGA site on Jefferson

Matt Rahner

Definitely a hidden gem and a great museum! Really interesting special programming. Educational exhibits in a really neat space.

Matthew Robinson

The scavenger hunt they provide actually immersed me into learning about the culture and history even more so than if I was just looking and saying "Hmm...interesting". Wonderful place to visit

Johnathon White

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! For all ages. The staff is welcoming and knowledgeable. The exhibits are interesting and informative. This place is a gem.

Jaqueline Harris

Very insightful! Although the inside of the building seems small, it is packed with a lot of knowledge and inspiration! I would totally visit again.

d n

A mixture of black history from slavery till now. It also have history of St Louis area; great artifacts well as friendly staff.

Anson Hughes

Lots for kids and adults to do and learn. Friendly staff. Great educational and historical place for all races

Christina G.

Very informative, the wax figures were well done.

Patricia Key

This was one of the greatest moments in my life. The staff was just amazing. We need to come out and support our community.

Phoebe Love

Terrific exhibit the one time I went on displacement / eminent domain. Informative and extremely touching, the artifacts and stories.

Veronica Harris

Excellent experience. Informative and well worth it. Check Groupon for a good deal. Ms. Delaney is a gem.

bianca jackson

My Children really enjoyed seeing these exhibits end being introduced to this part of history. (They're 4 and 7)

john doe

Good info and staff are very nice. Glad we visited this museum. Location scared my wife a little...lol

Rodney Barber

I love history. Especially black history. This place had a great idea on the set-up of all that they had to offer

Trish K

Highly recommended for those interested in Black history of St. Louis. Check for discounted tickets for groups.

Eric Walker

Really nice and helpful staff. Also a great place to host events.

Charles Cook

Very informative educational

Sabrina

YOU HAVE GOT TO VISIT THIS PLACE! I LEARNED SO MUCH! I WAS THERE ALMOST 2 HRS! THIS PLACE IS PHENOMENAL! STL BLACK HISTORY PLUS SOME! #STLBESTKEPTSECRET

Lois Iverson

Delighted. Took on tour a young family group . they were very impressed.

James Chester

Very educational place learn things that I did I know everyone should bring a children there !!

Umar Lee

This should be a must for all St Louis school children and others interested in the real history of St Louis.

Robert Davis

That has lots of fact on black history that I never heard about from history of comb to starting a business.you have to go and see it for yourself.

James Beard

Great recap of not so known, people in Black History.

Diane Favier

Great place with many real life items that are full of historical facts

Oasis Live

We really enjoyed our visit. Thanks!

Complete Construction

I learned lots of new things here. Thanks for all the great information.

Terri Mixon-salaam

It was not what I expected very limited displays

Sharon Miller

Great place to visit. I learned a lot of history.

Frankie Snell

A very informative and humbling experience. Definitely worth it!!

T T

Wax figures were very life like. A great learning opportunity

Sharon

Great place to learn the history of African Americans.

Abeba Lakew

Great service, good info and wax figures were realistic

Brie Miller

Amazing local black history! Go visit!

Kundanika Adkuloo

Must visit!

Charlee Moore

It's a place to visit and great information too.

Diana O

truth side of history I was never taught in white privilege school! Wow! $

Harris Re-nee

Very necessary and highly informative! :-)

David Blakley

A must see place to visit while in St Louis, MO.

Danielle Mcgill

Great little place packed with information.

LAG BIGSHAUD

One of the best museums in the US.

cynthia newton

Learn history I didn't know worth the time

Shelia Williams

Great place to get to know your Black History

James F. Chester Jr.

Good place to learn about Black history

George Turner 3rd

A must-see museums for all Americans.

Ariette murray

Omg what an awesome place to visit

eric dixon

Awesome display and insight to history

Michael Whitaker

Great

Ollie Seals

Best kept secret in The Lou😃 …

Keith Conley

Very informative and a lot of history

Barry Nickerson

Best museum in STL.

Chester Deanes

Tour with youth from Wyvetter Young High School

Timothy Foster

It tells about the history of how Black's where treated

Mr. Williams

What a magnificent museum!

Alex L.

informative, educational

Kamryn Jordan

This is what we need in our communities!

Loni Hutton

Very nice and educational

Juan Moore

Very educational tour

Smol Thing

Really nice staff!

T. W - Ruiz

An under utilized St. Louis jewel.

Noise Revolution

This place is great!

Erika Neal

An incredible experience!

Charlie Rosene

Great place for history.

Nickcol Laney

Will go back soon.

Americare Services

Love it!

PATRICIA Dees

Great family activity

Delores Williams

Wonderful experience!

Qiana Potts

Must see

Deserie Miller

The outside can be deceiving.

Drive Smart

Awesome Museum!!!

Barbara Jackson

Exce

Jeremiah Church

Just beautiful!

Jennifer Counts

Very interesting

Dawn B

Great place

Mike H

Beautiful place

Whitney Williams

A hidden gem!

shakelia bolden

Nice place

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St. Louis Gem

Cheri Watkins

Luminosity

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