The Brief
- The Carter G. Woodson African American Museum reopened Saturday after six months of renovations and celebrated its 20th anniversary in St. Petersburg.
- The museum also debuted a new Smithsonian exhibition exploring the nation’s evolving story through multiple perspectives.
- City leaders announced the museum is expected to receive at least a $10 million investment as part of the Gas Plant District redevelopment.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – After six months of renovations, the Carter G. Woodson African American Museum is welcoming visitors back with more than just a refreshed building.
Saturday’s celebration marked the museum’s reopening, the debut of a new Smithsonian exhibition and a renewed commitment to preserving and sharing Black history, while city leaders also highlighted major plans for the museum’s future.
Carter G. Woodson Museum reopens
What we know:
Supporters gathered Saturday morning as the museum celebrated the completion of a $1 million renovation project and its 20th anniversary in St. Petersburg.
Executive Director Terri Lipsey Scott reflected on the museum’s impact over the past two decades, noting its advocacy for underserved communities and more than $1 million awarded in scholarships. The museum is also home to the permanent Harriet Tubman: The Beacon of Hope exhibit.
New Smithsonian exhibition
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