Bontemps African American Museum
About Bontemps African American Museum
The Arna Bontemps African American Museum was a museum in the United States city of Alexandria, Louisiana. The museum was housed in the restored home that was the birthplace of the poet Arna Bontemps, renowned as one of the leaders of the Harlem Renaissance.
The museum and cultural center was located at 1327 3rd Street, and was featured on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail. It opened in 1992.
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Make a day of it. 4 more museums are within 1.2 miles of Bontemps African American Museum; the closest, Rapides Exploratory Education House, is practically next door.
