Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture

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Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture

Museum · Carolina Florida ·

African American history museum preserving Chitlin' Circuit legacy

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511 W South St, Orlando, FL 32805 Get directions

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"I tour this unique segregation-era institution that began as Dr. William “Monroe” Wells’s 1926 hotel for African American travelers barred by Jim Crow laws; its exhibits and artifacts recall famous guests from Ella Fitzgerald to Jackie Robinson to Thurgood Marshall and trace the Civil Rights Movement’s impact on the city." - Faiyaz Kara

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Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture

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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.

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Wells'Built Museum of African American History & Culture

Toney S.

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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 A.

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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!

Buster Got I.

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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!!!

Joy E.

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Visiting from Atlanta, I was excited to come visit Orlando's first black owned hotel for thorough history lesson on this place as well as to look at the artifacts. Was very disappointed that the hours of operation online were not true to the actual business hours. We even waited around for about 20 minutes to give them a chance to return. The doors were closed and locked with no details on when they would be returning. Drove all the way over here for nothing.

L W

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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.

Chris A.

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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.

Jerry L.

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Arrived at 12:30 on Friday Sept 12, 2025 to find the doors locked and no one around. There no signage and the little clock sign that says when folk will be back had no hands on the clock! The building looked as though it was under construction or the location was being moved. Sorely disappointed given it was one of the places I really wanted to visit during my trip to Orlando. I certainly hope the location can be redeemed. Please update the website. Best of luck.

Jean L.

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