Very informative and PRAY that after people and children are released from those cages.... Fighting and hatred can be overcome, so that we can work repairingTHIS world and start LOVING & HEALING ORGANICALLY one another. BLESSINGS TO THE WORLD

I have visited twice this year, once with a group from church and once with my co-workers. This is a place that opens your eyes and confronts you with how racism is wound through the very fabric of America. Visiting challenges you but you leave better for having had the experience. I highly recommend visiting and speaking with the people who work there. People from the dominant culture will leave there with new perspectives if they open their minds. Note: a visit here may be emotionally difficult for those who have experienced racism directly.

The facilitators are amazing. Everyone should experience this museum.

I loved this place because it displays some of Americas history that isnt widely known. I had an emotional and very informative visit.

Amazing. Walking into this museum took my breath away. I highly recommend.

Such an eye opening experience. It was a lot of emotions going through the tour. I recommend going with a group and doing a guided tour.

Really nice museum. Took my students. Cindy was a very patient guide. They listened intently but fell off a little with the video. The exhibit pieces were very moving.

Never seen an actual blackface kit of its time until I came here.... I was stuck at that area for at least 20 mins. The same negative energy those instruments put off back then, still remains. Absolutely powerful, riveting.

Great little museum with lots of interesting and thought provoking memorabilia. Definitely a worthwhile hidden gem. It was a little hard to find as it’s not marked on the outside of the building that I saw but definitely worth the search once found. There is not admission charged, only a donation box located near the end.

Great and eye opening. Looking forward to their planned expansion to widen the scope of how Jim Crow has impacted societal attitudes without us (general Amer. population) realizing we are nowhere near post-racial. Visit, and donate, its well worth it.

Absolutely amazing. A must visit for anyone!

When I was a student at Ferris we were required to visit the museum for a class and write a paper on it. I was highly surprised at how important this place is to go see! I went into it treating it like an assignment and came out actually interested and wanting to learn more. I recommend it to anyone who is on or near campus to go see it. With the society how it has been in the last few years it will really show the similarities to that era.

Very informative and sad to think that it was view normal to treat colors that way

Fantastic presentation of a difficult past. All should see and learn from.

This place tells the hard truth. It is good for all people to experience this place as it shows the difficult parts of the human experience. It will not throw anyone into guilt, it will only show the truth of our nation and it will cause you to grow.

Powerful experience. I recommend a visit, it will take a couple of hours

Interesting history.

Well curated collection of historical items centered on race and racism with a focus the on Jim Crow era. Internationally known and acclaimed right here at Ferris State. Free admission and guided tours are available with advance notice. Also spaces available for pre and/or post discussion, something you will likely need after visiting. Well worth the visit.

Very interesting place. I was so moved and what African Americans have had to tolerate in this country. Some of the display was hard to see and stomach. It is so emotionally disturbing to see what was considered acceptable in our country not so long ago.

Explosive collection of steps and stairways of living endorsements that patterned unrivaled ignorance as contagious endurance has prevailed the rapids of racism. Yet the beauty of persistent greatness continues to soar above injustice and fear. . .we are strongly reminded of how blessed we are to be here.

Amazing museum, and well worth a visit if youre ever within an hour or three of Big Rapids. Some of the items might be frightening for little ones, but exposing them to this kind of history is more valuable.

It is a phenomenal establishment that shows one of the ugliest sides of American history. Truly an eye opening experience.

What an incredible place! There are a lot of stories that are very hard to tell, but need to be told nonetheless. Well worth the visit.

Loved it. Lots of memorabilia

This museum highlights difficult, yet important moments in our history as a people and how we continue to be shaped and impacted by those messages. And amazingly, its free.

Powerful history lesson.

Very interesting display. Great way to spend a couple hours.

If you visit this musuem I strong recommend seeing the video before looking at the exhibits so youll understand why the objects within are important teaching tools to understanding how they play into the Jim Crow era and racism. Some objects are shocking, some you might remember from seeing them in your childhood, like I did, but all will make you think. Black or white, everyone should visit this Museum if youre in the area.

Unique and powerful exhibit at Ferris State University. The dosos are fantastic at helping you to continue to ask questions and reflect on your experience.

A powerful and evoking collection that speaks volumes of an era not so long gone. An experience every American should take in if they are to fully understand our history.

Didnt care for it that much very depressing.

This museum is a must see! Thousands of interesting artifacts nicely displayed to supplement your understanding of history.

Makes you confront your own prejudices, and you will learn to redefine your views of...... everybody. It is not for kids younger than 12. It is not fun. It is painful and it is supposed to be so you can reevaluate what you think you understand about our history. Dont take my word for it go see it and form your own opinions.

Fascinating. Wish more young people would visit to see this horrific period of our history and understand their ancestry and the hardships endured.The pictures of black men lynched haunted me for months afterwards.

Excellent presentation of very provcative information!

Shockingly true history. A sad part of history that seems to repeat itself.

Tons of items and very informative displays.

Visited today, amazing in depth review of the history of African American caricatures and how it influenced the way black people were portrayed in society. A must see for everyone.

Everyone should visit this museum!! Glad we did!

Sobering visit.

Very interesting!

Such important and difficult material, treated so profoundly well.

Fun

Must see!!

A must see for not only every black person on earth but every human. If you see anything in this state this should be it...

I didnt go

This is very racist. DO NOT GO