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Tubman African American Museum

340 Walnut St, Macon, GA
478/743-8544
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Ranked #12 of 19 attractions in Macon
Type: Speciality Museums, History Museums
Most recent review
- 8 Apr 2013
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Alexandria, VA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The museum is very small and the permanent display is quite limited. They do some excellent special exhibitions, though. I saw the one on Georgia chain gangs from the 1930s and it was superb.

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Macon, Georgia
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

I participated in a series of learning events at the Tubman. I learned about the Craft Couple who made history during the Civil War. I have lived in Middle Georgia for years and appreciated the opportunity to learn about people I had never heard of.

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Roswell, Georgia, United States
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32 reviews 32 reviews
8 attraction reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

More facts are crammed into this little museum than one can imagine. A fine tribute to a most interesting life.

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Macon
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 attraction reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2012

took the kids here now they know about african roots and what there grandparent went though the lady working was soo nice answered all there questions no matter how big thank you for all your staffs time we will be back:)

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Southern California
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33 reviews 33 reviews
10 attraction reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

This museum deserves commentary. It has noteworthy memorabilia from the era of Harriet Tubman as well as items featuring her role as the Conductor of the Underground Railroad. To fully appreciate the information on display, reading is necessary of the various letters and presentations. There is a small gift shop with relevant literature and some souvenir items. And, I was... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2006

I was at a two week conference in Macon, GA and on a free weekend, decided to visit the Tubman Museum. Boy was I pleasantly surprised! The building was low and I thought it was going to be something quick. I ended up spending almost two hours looking around. At first when you walk in, there are murals on the... More

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