Tubman Museum

I went to an event in February 2025 with my granddaughter. It was a Black History Month production, and it was awesome. The building and everything inside were spectacular. They had a Tyler Perry exhibit, and oh my, I loved it. I really enjoyed learning about my heritage here in Macon and didn't realize how much amazing Black history Macon has. It was a lot because it was my first time there. Since then, I've been to several events there, and it was awesome. I recommend everyone take the time to experience the wonders of the Tubman Museum and our beautiful city, despite all the chaos you hear about all the time. We truly have a rich heritage.

It was a private Christmas party given by Bey and Associates. The museum was beautiful. The artifacts are amazing. I would recommend everyone to visit. Macon is 1.5 hours away. The museum is in a great location with lots of really nice places to eat in walking distance.

This museum was a small but had great information. My teenage children and I really enjoyed. You can probably view everything within 2 hours or less.

Loved her image, the Tyler Perry Wing and especially the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Exhibition.

Very friendly and very genuine, our trip to Macon was refreshing. There wasn't much for us at this museum - there's so much space and it is dominated by paintings. We were anticipating more hands-on and more in the way of culture and music. There's free parking at the back of the museum, or on the street opposite the terminus. It is right opposite the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.

I went with a group of self advocates special needs people to the Harriet Tubman Museum of African American Art, History and Culture in Macon, Ga It offers a fascinating historical experience with exhibits showcasing African American inventions and local black history. The museum is beautiful, the artifacts are amazing. I would recommend anyone and everyone to visit it, one thing what stood out to me is that it has a Tyler Perry exhibit in it on the 2nd floor, I like the Tyler Perry exhibit in it as it has art of his as well as clothes of his he wear, wore in movies, display of a pair of glasses of his, different pictures of him in there, TV’s that talks about history and other stuff about him,

This was my first time visiting. Wonderful place of history. Free parking on the side of the building. I purchased a membership, so I will definitely be back.

Nice day trip experience. There was an event taking place on the main floor so we only explored upstairs. Was surprised to see the Tyler Perry exhibit.

This museum highlights a fairly depressed looking downtown area, and while the outside doesn't have a ton of aesthetic appeal, the interior rotunda is quite impressive. It houses a small, eclectic collection of exhibits focusing on subjects ranging from the local music scene to the history of segregation. The titular Harriet Tubman is memorialized in art and sculpture, but I could not figure out why the museum had this focus; Tubman is of course an impressive figure but as far as I could tell she was never anywhere near Georgia (the national park site in Eastern Shore Maryland is the area where she actually lived). Another aspect of the museum which puzzled me a bit was an exhibition on Tyler Perry, who again doesn't seem to have any local ties but is apparently a bigger cultural figure than I would have guessed. A mural on important historical figures is intriguing, but bizarrely excludes native Georgian Clarence Thomas and casually throws in figures like Bill Cosby and OJ Simpson while omitting some rather important pieces of context. Other parts of the museum focus on some starkly negative aspects of local history, as well as inspirational stories of success; military heroes get detailed stories here, but I was also impressed by a wall of black inventors. Overall, I found it a museum with some good highlights, but overall a mixed experience with some unfortunate lapses and not really a large enough place to drive from anywhere not in the Macon area just to see it.

Amazing local history included with national impacts and international reach also. Strouds mural as well as the inventions and patents display it was alongside of - must see. Highly recommend going through and exploring the various displays. Immerse yourself in the history and art offered. We also valued the Frederick Douglass display by Mike Glen.

A source of inspiration, triumph, and empowerment of African American stories told through Art, Innovations, Videos, Artifacts, and storytelling. Host of an annual Pan-African festival in April and All Souls Jazz Festival in January. An entire gallery dedicated to the Soul of Macon - highlighting Otis Redding, James Brown, and Little Richard among others with stories and artifacts from their recording life. Beautiful fine art and folk art both expressive and abstract from African American artists formally and informally studied in art. Stories of Harriet Tubman's life and journey to free slaves through the Underground Railroad and her dedications to freedom late in life. Innovations gallery of inventions and innovations patented by African and Black Americans along with a highlights mural of black Americans dedicated to civil rights. Give the museum an hour or two to take in all the exhibits, videos, art, and galleries. A great stop for Black History and African American appreciation.

Humbling and nice experience. I visited during the cherry blossom event, I didn't have to wait. We walked in got tix and enjoyed the museum. Lots of exhibit's and history of Macon and the lives of African Americans during those times. All the explanations were described in a tasteful manner. The atrium is absolutely beautiful. I'm sure they have many events and rentals during the year. They do have a nice gift shop, which we browsed on our way out. I'm sure in the near future they will add more. Great day to spend with family.

This wait was worth it, the museum is spacious, smartly decorated and filled with many items in addition to Harriet's that attributed to aid in the freedom movement. The atrium is beautiful and there are many rooms there that may be used for events. The video on Harriet Tubman, while it stayed very topical, was enough to keep my children engaged and lasted about 5-7 min. Upstairs is also an area for rotating artist exhibits that we enjoy seeing. Hopefully there will be more items and information added to the museum in the future.

A very humbling experience. I visited the museum with my mother and grandmother on a Saturday afternoon. The museum is spacious and tastefully exhibits documents and artifacts before, during and after the freedom movement. My favorite exhibit, downstairs, called "Telling the Stories of Macon," recalls the lives of African American greats in Macon, Georgia. I would love to see the museum grow into a nationally known exhibit hall, similar to that of the Civil Rights Institute in Birmingham, Alabama.

Went to visit this museum with my family and I learned so much. I think it it great for any age group and you can go at your own pace. The staff is friendly and can answer questions. Great small gift shop too.

I love this museum. The rotation of art exhibits is very good and keeps it fresh. I'm waiting for the new building so that it can provide more permanent exhibits but other than that nothing bad to say about the place. The guided tours are alot of fun granted you get the right people to do them. A fun time in a small city.

Great hidden gem in Macon. A must see for local and national black history. Really enjoyed Mr. Imagination"s work

Attended the museum when visiting my mother. The art is wonderful. The film upstairs reenacting Ms Tubman's life was very informative. I look forward to returning and visiting the museum at it's new location.

Our tour guide, George, was absolutely wonderful!!!! He was great with the kids and very knowledgeable. Thank you, George, for giving our Quail Run students an incredible tour!!!