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Shonna McDaniels, a visual artist and community activist, envisioned an institution to preserve Black history and celebrate the accomplishments of African American people and their legacy. As a result the previous name of Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum changed to Sojourner Truth African American Museum. We offer resources to document, preserve and educate the public on the history, life and culture of African Americans. Read more →
Monday/Tuesday - closed
Wednesday - by appointment
Thursday - Saturday 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Sunday - closed
Closed on August 15th - 18th, 2024 for Sojo Museum's Annual Fundraiser
2251 Florin Rd. #126 Sacramento, CA. 95822
The museum is located on the corner of 24th and Florin inside the Florin Business Arts Complex.
Come view one of the world's only mural wall dedicated to telling the story of African American history through art. In a space of over 10,000 square feet, you'll view monumental events, general experiences, and the leaders who have impacted or continue to impact the Black community in mural form.
For kids who like to get active, our museum offers hands-on activities that will teach them about African American history through art.
The Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum is the only museum in California's State Capital that is dedicated to the exhibiting African American history. From statues, to plaques, to early Americana, the Sojo Arts Museum is dedicated to sharing the history of African Americans with those visiting Sacramento.
Sojourner Truth was one of the most infamous African-American women in 19th century America. For over forty years she traveled the country as a forceful and passionate advocate for the dispossessed, using her quick wit and fearless tongue to fight for human rights.
The Middle Passage was the leg of the Atlantic slave trade that transported people from Africa to North America, South America, and the Caribbean. It was called the Middle Passage because the slave trade was a form of Triangular trade; boats left Europe, went to Africa, then to America, and then returned to Europe.
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Monday/Tuesday - closed
Wednesday - by appointment
Thursday - Saturday 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Sunday - closed
August 18th - 20th, 2024 - closed for Sojo Museum's Annual Fundraiser
For guided tour information, please email the Museum at sojomuseum@gmail.com
The museum is closed on the following holidays:
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving and the following day
2251 Florin Rd. #126 Sacramento, CA. 95822
The Museum is located on the corner of 24th and Florin inside the Florin Business Arts Complex.
Members FREE
Adults $4.00
Seniors/Veterans $3.00
Children (12 & under) FREE
2251 Florin Rd. #126 Sacramento, CA. 95822
The museum is located on the corner of 24th and Florin inside the Florin Business Arts Complex.
Monday/Tuesday - closed
Wednesday - by appointment
Thursday - Saturday 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Sunday - closed
Closed on August 17th-18th, 2024 for SOJO's Annual Fundraiser the Sacramento Banana Festival
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