Black American West Museum and Heritage Center

Black American West Museum and Heritage Center

Started in 1971 by a Denver barber, the Museum contains a remarkable collection of items used by black pioneers in the West. It is housed in the former home of Justina Ford, the first licensed black woman doctor in Colorado.

Originally constructed at 2335 Arapahoe St. in 1890, the two-story flat roofed brick house sits on a stone foundation. Simple in massing and detailing, its most distinctive features are the dentils, end brackets, and finials of its pressed metal cornice.

Location

3091 California Street
Denver, Colorado
USA

Getting There

Here are some possible ways to get there:

By car: You can take I-25 to exit 213, then head east on Park Avenue West and turn right onto California Street. The museum is located on the left-hand side of the street.

By public transportation: You can take the RTD bus to the California Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard stop, which is just a short walk from the museum.

By bike: You can take the Cherry Creek bike path, which runs near the museum, and there is bike parking available on-site.
By walking: If you are staying in the downtown area, you can walk to the museum in about 30 minutes.

Nearby Airports

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