Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture

Museum · Carolina Florida

Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture

Museum · Carolina Florida

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511 W South St, Orlando, FL 32805

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Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture by null
Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture by null
Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture by null
Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture by null
Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture by null
Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture by null
Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture by null
Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture by null
Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture by null
Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture by null
Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture by null
Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture by null
Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture by null
Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture by null
Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture by null
Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture by null
Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture by null
Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture by null

Highlights

African American history exhibits, live performances, guided tours  

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511 W South St, Orlando, FL 32805 Get directions

wellsbuilt.org
@wellsbuilt

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511 W South St, Orlando, FL 32805 Get directions

+1 407 245 7535
wellsbuilt.org
@wellsbuilt

Features

restroom
wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance
wheelchair accessible restroom

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Aug 18, 2025

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Housed in a former Green Book‑listed hotel built in 1929 by Dr. William Monroe Wells, this museum preserves Parramore’s Black history and the Chitlin’ Circuit legacy. Featured by local historians and Visit Orlando, it remains open with weekday hours and select weekend programming.

https://www.wellsbuilt.org/
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Toney Small

Google
Must visit museum when in Orlando. So many artifacts and literature to view. Only wished they had more room to expand the materials. Upon entry, we were greeted by staff with a very informative introduction to the site. Only wished that the upstairs content was accessible. We'll be back next year. Hopefully, all areas will be ready.

Miguel Archibeque

Google
Loved this place! It's so interesting to learn the history of African Americans in Florida and the United States. The person who gave us the tour made presented the history and the future of the facility in a captivating way. I recommend everyone visit!

Chris Anderson

Google
Very welcoming museum with a great variety of exhibits. Katrice was a very good host and we were pleased to visit during Black History Month. We're from the UK and love to visit something so very American with a strong focus on social justice.

Jean Loyd

Google
I appreciate the concept, yet the upkeep of this collection could use attention. Building is rather warm dress accordingly

Buster Got it

Google
Very great history lesson! The lady at the reception was more than kind to give me a fantastic guided tour. She did not have to do that but was most gracious to help! Thank you very, very much. Their local artist and tee shirt creator was also very cool to give me history lesson and share his life's philosophy, and share creative ideas. I highly highly recommend this place if you want to learn about what it was like to be in the South during the segregation era. If you saw the fantastic movie called the Green Book, you need to visit because you want to open your mind and open your door to curiosity!!! Thank you for your time and the lessons!!!

L W

Google
Very informative and welcoming visit to Well's. The first black owned hotel in Orlando listed in the Green book! There is much love and effort put into preserving this space & history. You can tell the space has great potential ahead with more support given.

Kyland Gadson

Google
My family and I were in Florida on vacation and seeking a Juneteenth family activity. Although Disney was on our list, we wanted something new and educational as well. I found Wells'Built Museum while searching online and thought it would be a great experience. We were not disappointed! The history of the hotel and the collection of artifacts are very interesting and the kind lady who is running the museum and giving mini tours is extremely friendly and knowledgeable about southern Black history and how it ties together in Orlando. Wells'Built Museum is definitely a hidden gem and I would love to see local churches, non profits, and the community get more involved to see it continue to grow, be able to hire more researchers who can organize, label and give even more info on the artifacts and have more resources and fix basic needs like the air conditioning and share the importance of this museum with local youth and future tourists like ourselves! The experience was great for me as a millennial with a multigenerational group including Gen Z, Baby Boomers and a Silent Generation matriarch. We all enjoyed the museum and displays! Keep up the great work Wells'Built!

Sabria Price

Google
Amazing! Awesome and knowledgeable staff. I learned so much about our history here in florida and in general. Awesome awesome work!