APEX Museum facts for kids
The APEX Museum is a special place in Atlanta, Georgia, that shares history from an African American point of view. Its full name is the "African American Panoramic Experience." It is located on Auburn Avenue in the historic Sweet Auburn neighborhood.
The museum was started in 1978 by a filmmaker named Mr. Dan Moore. The main goal of the APEX Museum is to show history accurately from an African American viewpoint. This helps everyone, both from America and other countries, better understand and appreciate the important things African Americans have done for America and the world.
About the APEX Museum
The APEX Museum is an important museum that focuses on the history and culture of African Americans. It helps visitors learn about the past and how African Americans have shaped the world. The museum wants to make sure that these stories are told correctly and completely.
Its History and Location
The APEX Museum is located in a historic building called the John Wesley Dobbs building. This building was built in 1910 in Atlanta's Sweet Auburn historic district. At first, it was a place where books were stored. Later, in the 1970s, it became a warehouse for tires.
Filmmaker Dan Moore Sr. founded the APEX Museum in 1978. After the building was fixed up and restored by the E. R. Mitchell Construction company, the APEX Museum moved in. It has been open in the same spot ever since.
Today, the APEX Museum is a key part of the African American history and culture in Sweet Auburn. It is right next to the Auburn Avenue Research Library. It is also close to many other African American museums, businesses, and historic places. The APEX Museum is even listed as a site on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail, which highlights important places from the Civil Rights Movement.
See also
In Spanish: Museo APEX para niños
