APEX Museum facts for kids

The APEX Museum is a special place in Atlanta, Georgia. Its full name is the "African American Panoramic Experience." This museum teaches about history from an African-American point of view. It helps everyone learn about the important things African Americans have done. The museum is located on Auburn Avenue. This area is a famous historic district called Sweet Auburn.

Mr. Dan Moore started the APEX Museum in 1978. Its main goal is to share true stories of African-American history. It wants to help people from all over the world understand and value these contributions. This includes their impact on America and the rest of the world.

History of the APEX Museum

The APEX Museum is inside a historic building. This building is called the John Wesley Dobbs building. It is in Atlanta's Sweet Auburn historic district. The building was first built in 1910.

The Building's Past

When it was new, the building held the Atlanta Book Depository. This was a place where books were stored. Later, in the 1970s, it became a warehouse for tires.

Founding the Museum

Filmmaker Dan Moore Sr. founded the APEX Museum in 1978. The E. R. Mitchell Construction company helped fix up the old building. They made it ready for the museum. The APEX Museum has been open in this same spot ever since it started.

A Key Part of Sweet Auburn

Today, the APEX Museum is a very important part of Sweet Auburn. This area is a center for African-American history and culture. The museum is right next to the Auburn Avenue Research Library. Many other African-American museums and historic sites are also nearby. The APEX Museum is even listed as a site on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. This trail highlights important places from the Civil Rights Movement.

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In Spanish: Museo APEX para niños