The museum was a breathe of fresh air to visit during my short stay in Austin. Not only did I increase my knowledge of black history,I left the museum expecting to return again soon. Giving a donation was the least I could do and believe you me I will continue to donate to this wonderful place.This museum is truly phenomenal. Thank you to all the museum staff for the warm welcome. I shall return soon.

What an amazing museum. The exhibits were exceptionally informative and well put together! And the employees were very kind and professional! Ill definitely go back.

Very good place to learn about the history of Texas when it comes to the civil rights and during the war. The facility is clean and well kept, displays were dust free and details explaining what the particular display is, statues, some of the videos and map were outdated. They also hold special programs and event rental facilities

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable on the background history of this museum and very interactive with my students. We had a great time.

Amazing institution about the history of black folks in the greater Austin area. Highly recommend and please give a donation before you leave as admission is free.

I truly enjoy visiting the Carver, the wealth of information and exposure of black history os fantastic! I wish there was a greater appreciation for the museum and a broader base of support for their efforts. The gospel exhibit was interactive and informative. The black women of influence exhibit was phenomenal! I will definintely be going back before the end of the year!

I enjoyed the museum, although the actual exhibits are kind of sparse. Theres an entire room dedicated to elite black families from Texas, as well as a full wall of black congressmen which felt like an over emphasis on elite or exceptional Blacks. Would have liked to see more about the layfolk.

Enjoyed the museum. Was definitely worth the visit.

This museum shares the name of this great inventor, but it really has nothing to do with him except for one small display in a glass window in the front. However the other exhibits were fairly interesting. And I think the price was nominal so that was OK.

Interesting Museum though it scarcely details the life and work for whom it is named. It is a microscopic edition of an African-American Museum, the core of which focuses on scientific achievement. It would be a welcome addition if a hands-on scientific research room was built on site.

ATTENDED THE 12TH ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN BOOK FESTIVAL LITERARY VIBRANIUM, THIS PAST WEEK-END SATURDAY JUNE, 23,2018. THIS FACILITY HAS THE CARVER LIBRARY, MUSEUM THEATRE FOR KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, MUSEUM CLASSROOM FOR CHILDREN STORY TIME, AND FAMILY EVENTS, AND THERE IS A WHOLE BUILDING DECATED TO ANCESTORS FOR ANCESTRY REASHEARCH.

You will find a wealth of history here. Us history, Texas history, and Austin history. You will learn all sorts of fun facts and see exhibits that no other place in Austin has available. A must go to spot.

There was a sweet man who work there (30s / early 40s?) He was very professional and passionate about his job. He told us all about what the museum had and told us where everything at. He also came to check on us later on. This museum is small but it has a lot of art and information. Its also have a small children area that children can explore and learn. I want to thank the man who help us. Thank you, for making our time great.

My class loved the play. They had so much fun! The staff and actors were fabulous! Can wait to return!

What a beautiful place. So happy we discovered it. The staff is so friendly and helpful.

The museum is a wonderful concept. I really liked the exhibits. Its small but packed with educational facts. The staff is incredibly helpful and eager to share. However, the museum definitely needs financial contributions from the city and private donors. Make it your business to visit. Its worth the the trip. Donate. Enjoy!

Concise, uncluttered and detailed displays, informative, close look at families in slavery and their ordeals and triumphs. Moving. Provocative art.

RENOVATIONS!!!! RENOVATIONS!!!! Theyre needed terribly. My first time visiting and I initially thought it was near the capitol grounds ...like a lot of the other museums, but its not. This place is located on the opposite side of the expressway, down in a low income neighborhood. The landscaping is unkept, the homes across the street are in bad condition, and theres a pool directly behind the museum that has no water in it/dirty/rust stained. When you first walk in, it barely speaks museum. You can tell theres not a lot of money in the budget for this historic landmark which is beyond a shame and a scandal. Also, behind the building are about 5 statues that were supposed to be located on the capitol grounds, but they were stagnant for about 10yrs because no one could agree and someone decided to take a different artistic approach. (Read the pics I posted). So, they decided to stick them somewhere; in the backyard of a museum that will not be seen by anyone who passes by. I expected more. This is sad. The only thing I can say is it does have some kind of program for kids. We saw a lot of them painting/drawing, which also includes a silent auction portion. It seemed be be part museum (for the check in the box), part library, and part community center.

Staff are super friendly and informative. All the art exhibits, history and sculptures gives snapshot of the history of past and contemporary black communities of Austin in particular.

My best friend and I went down to Austin for one day (3/15/19) and found this gem while driving around. When we walked in, we were met by a kind African American man. A littler older; late 30s/early 40s maybe? He greeted us like he was happy we were there. He told us all about what the museum had and told us where everything was. I very much appreciated his tone and attitude. I can tell he’s passionate about his job! As we were leaving, he wanted us to know about an upcoming event and even showed us the website to more information about it. I love history and it’s pleasing to know that there are still people out there who are so informative, especially those in this type of job. I tried to remember his name but sadly i couldn’t. Hopefully this reaches you and i just want you to know, thank you for welcoming us out-of-towners! :)

Good work instilling self confidence and responsibility along with teaching the kids to memorize and then share through acting. Kudos. I didnt see any exhibits. Was there for the Dr. Seuss Musical.

The new exhibit was beautifully done. I cant wait to see how the artists continue giving the museum a refreshing face lift

Great place to hear music. Most of the time you can pay a small donation for a concert at the auditorium.

Nice spot for cultural venues. Support things going on in the Black community.

Its a really nice place! I like the statues outside and how its a museum about black people! But TBH Im not really as interested in it now as I was when I was younger because theres stuff thats mainly for children! But other than that, its nice!

This is an amazing community resource. More people need to visit it and support it. Awesome programming and beautiful space, they let the community borrow their meeting rooms for free, always free stuff going on. And exhibits are great.

Its teaching and keeping the past alive, and thats very necessary.

A little known gem. So much more than a museum, great conference rooms.

This was a great little museum to spend an hour at. Admission was free as well.

Friendly stuff! Dance studio is available to the public.

Great place. Clean, and interesting events

Great venue and museum. If u want to know about Austin history, especially from a minority perspective, this is the place. Also a community gem with classrooms, educational programs and a wonderful auditorium / theater.

Beautiful place with fantastic staff and depth of educational information and fun activities for children.

Smaller museum, but they had some great exhibits!

What a great time I had with my granddaughter, educating her about her heritage. Seeing a lot of local families a grew up around. And knowing her great-grandfather, Lee Warren took a lot of the photos for L.C. Anderson Class of 1960. She was proud to see herself in one of the photos.

I am so glad that a place like the G W Carver museum exists. Every time I go, the exhibits teach me something new about the vital contributions of African-Americans to the US and the World. So many stories have gone untold for too long. Beyond the exhibits, the featured artists have a variety of styles. Many use bold colors and shapes. Some incorporate traditional African patterns in abstract ways. Others relate stories of pain and perseverance through the eyes of their subjects. Dont just visit. Visit often.

Wonderful programming by the knowledgeable and talented staff!

Unique place. Its a library and a museum with a very nice auditorium inside of it. I went to a concert at the museum

Excellent area to view great history available to learn about the culture. Staff is willing to assist in giving you more details when asked. The interactive museum is a must to visit. Go see for yourself and let me know what you think. By the way, it is free!

A museum dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of Africans in the US, this institution connects the past to the future and deals with contemporary issues of discrimination and police violence. However, the size of the museum limits the scope of its exhibits and few historical objects are on display.

It was very fun. And not busy at all

I enjoyed the history and art exhibits inside and outside.

Beautiful museum that show case artist from local to international. Free genealogy classes, events for kids. Professional staff.

Needs more interactive....... And some GWC music playing in the background. ....

Boyd Vance theater was great to see a show in. This time of year the jasmin in the courtyard is in full bloom and smells amazing!

Enjoyed our visit to juneteenth festival. Many great vendors and educational and food was great!

This museum has a great collection of exhibits covering the regions history. You will easily find yourself drawn into the window of the past. Admission is free, so you cant go wrong. Check it out!

Very little information about George Washington Carver, it is more of a black history museum which was nice but not the reason for our visit.

Although the museum is on the smaller side, it had a very large affect on me. I am so glad it exists.

It is our culture. Please go visit and sit a spell.

Here for the African American Book Festival. Staff is amazing and resourceful.

I had been looking forward to visiting this museum for some time, but was somewhat underwhelmed by the little history display case for George Washington Carver, which is in the lobby. The remaining space is dedicated to a video about Juneteenth, a room of art, and history plagues about local families. Impressive exterior building, but the exhibit needs to be redesigned.

Think this would be great for kids. Some things are out of date and sloppy, but the content is fantastic. Solid for a free museum.

An absolute gem of a museum celebrating African American history in science, education, the arts, athletics, civil rights, and the local Austin community (just to name a few). Courteous docents have endless knowledge to share often going beyond the information offered in the museums displays. History comes alive at the Carver museum!

I am so glad I took the time to visit this museum. An amazing man and an amazing place to learn about Mr. Carver! The staff is so welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable.You owe it to yourself to experience this place.

I thought this place was awesome...

It was a nice place for a graduation I went havent been in there to explore the place further yet

Chill place to get books and study

The museum is beautiful and provides such a welcoming atmosphere in the community.

Great HBCU and Black History program! I consider this a a staple of the community.

I enjoy this place so much. I’ve been to several events: Basquiat documentary, audio art exhibit, health forums, art shows and have several more events marked. Museum isn’t huge, but it’s backed with African-American history. I recommend this place for all ages, positive learning and local arts of many kinds.

Great family place to go and learn about Austin history as well as local events.

This is a place that I would recommend to any body that is interested in any American history

Informative, educational, enjoyable museum, dedicated to educating its visitors about the life, gifts & contributions of Dr. George Washington Carver, and African American history in Texas, specifically the Austin area. Good childrens programs & activities. Also serves as neighborhood community center. Hosts lectures, forums & workshops on topics of interest in the community. Free admission. Rotating gallery exhibitions. Dedicated, friendly staff. Convenient neighborhood location near freeway, shares off street parking lot with adjacent library. On street parking also available.

Went for a child’s show. My granddaughter loved it.

Nice museum thats actually inside of Washington Carver Public library. They have rotating exhibits plus an auditorium for musicshows and other types of presentations. I went to hear Atash, a band that plays Persian music.

Rich with history, this facility is s fantastic neighborhood gem. It has statues, works of art, a beautiful auditorium that I have attended numerous events at, and cultural programs that run all the time. I have been to the carver medium and the library and both are fanatic locations to visit to get your learning on!

Very resourceful and adequate space for events

Love this place its a gem in the heart of East Austin!!!!!!

If you love black history you love this even has clothes from the people

Great place for the African American book festival

Exhibits on some local notables, a display of historical items related to GWH, some nice statue?

What a great cultural landmark! Definately a place one must go, if you want to discover an idea of African American contribution toward the advancement of central Texas and Austin city limits.

Love this place. Great space to encourage all sorts of artistic expression and celebrate African American heritage!

Dr. Carters name is used metaphorically as this is more of a Black history museum. Just a few exhibits, but nicely done. Free admission!

Nice space, dedicated to a great mind and person, somewhat topical, but a great effort!

My husband and I were puzzled why there very little information on George Washington Carver. We think that since the building is called the George Washington Carver Musuem, then the Musuem should have 95% of the Musuem should be about George Washington Carver life and his accomplishments. If this problem is addressed and fixed, them my husband I will come back.

So much history and culture here. And the Punk Noir art exhibit by Dawn Okoro was gorgeous and so inspiring. Definitely represented the different facets of what it means to be a black artist.

Lots of good historical facts with photos.

Interesting museum. We didnt stay long but several of the exhibits were not functioning.

Grateful to have it in East Austin

Beautiful museum. Highly recommend.

This is a wonderful treasure. Given all the changes in East Austin, I hope it stays the same...

It was a nice surprise to find the Carver Museum in Austin. Very interesting info and inspiring.

Great museum well worth the trip lots of History. I learned quite a bit. I would definitely visit again

I only go to the library next door. I have never visited the museum yet!

Its ok. Could be better.

Nice, quite. A good place for learning! Doing homework, holding meetings, etc..

Highly recommended for history buffs. Carver was a brilliant man who accomplished many good things despite living in Jim Crow America. Take your kids and your parents!

I always go here on the initial day of sxsw. Its a ritual

Real Black history, awesome.

Love thisMuseum and the children’s activities offered

Very informative. Beautiful art. Educational

Weve enjoyed many family shows here, and camps. Its a beautiful place theres plenty to do with the library next door.

Wonderful facilities. Very clean and well organized. excellent programs.

Great place to learn, inspire, and network.

Very interesting and unique exhibits especially the Black Inventors and Innovators exhibit

Gorgeous and clean. Very nice place.

Fascinating museum

We enjoyed our visit here very much.