African / African American Historical Society Museum of Allen County, Fort Wayne

Name: African / African American Historical Society Museum of Allen County
Address: 436 E Douglas Ave, Fort Wayne, 46802-3539, United States
Telephone: +1 260-420-0765

#29 among attractions in Fort Wayne

Museum, Specialty museum

African / African American Historical Society Museum of Allen County

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African / African American Historical Society Museum of Allen County (address: 436 E Douglas Ave) is a place located in Fort Wayne (Indiana state) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 781 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 41°4'26"N latitude and 85°7'57"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. African / African American Historical Society Museum of Allen County is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Citilink (bus, 10 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church (church, 6 min walk), Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (gothic revival architecture, 9 min walk), Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory (botanical garden, 10 min walk).

Coordinates: 41°4'26"N, 85°7'57"W

Address

436 E Douglas AveDowntown Fort WayneFort Wayne 46802-3539 United States

Contact

+1 260-420-0765

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African / African American Historical Society Museum of Allen County – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parkview Field, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Allen County Public Library.

0.5 miW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Parkview Field, Fort Wayne
14 min walk • Parkview Field is a minor league baseball stadium located in the central business district of Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
0.5 miN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne
14 min walk • The Fort Wayne Museum of Art is an American art museum located in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, Allen County, United States. The Fort Wayne Museum of Art contains permanent collections and national traveling exhibitions and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
~1890 ftW
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Fort Wayne
10 min walk • The Foellinger–Freimann Botanical Conservatory is an enclosed conservatory in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States.
0.6 miW
Bookshop, Library
Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne
16 min walk • The Allen County Public Library is a public library system located in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1895 as the Fort Wayne Public Library, the library served residents with 3,606 books out of a single room in City Hall.
~1760 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne
9 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is the primary cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, headed by Most Rev. Kevin Carl Rhoades. The parish was established in 1836, making it the oldest in Fort Wayne. The church was erected in 1860.
0.4 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne
11 min walk • The Embassy Theatre is a 2,471-seat performing arts theater in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. It was built in 1928 as a movie palace and today it is the home of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra.
0.4 miW
Convention center, Entertainment
Grand Wayne Convention Center, Fort Wayne
12 min walk • The Grand Wayne Center is a convention center located in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, Allen County, United States. As a result of a $42 million renovation and expansion from 2003–2005, the Grand Wayne now encompasses 225,000 square feet.
0.5 miNW
Tower
Allen County Courthouse, Fort Wayne
14 min walk • The Allen County Courthouse is located on Calhoun Street in the heart of Fort Wayne, Indiana, the county seat of Allen County. Built between 1897 and 1902, it is a nationally significant example of Beaux-Arts architecture.
0.5 miNW
Skyscraper
Lincoln Bank Tower, Fort Wayne
13 min walk • The Lincoln Bank Tower in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, is an Art Deco highrise building. Construction started in late 1929 with the building's opening on November 16, 1930. For decades, it was the tallest building in the state.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Romanesque architecture, History museum
Fort Wayne Old City Hall Building, Fort Wayne
11 min walk • The Fort Wayne Old City Hall Building in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana operates as a museum known as The History Center, and has served as headquarters for the Allen County–Fort Wayne Historical Society since 1980.
0.7 miN
Hiking, Hiking trail
Fort Wayne Rivergreenway, Fort Wayne
19 min walk • The Rivergreenway is the backbone of burgeoning Fort Wayne Trails network in Fort Wayne, Indiana and the surrounding area. The Rivergreenway consists of nearly 25-miles of connected trails through a linear park following alongside or near the City's three rivers: St. Joseph River, St. Marys River, and Maumee River.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is African / African American Historical Society Museum of Allen County open?

African / African American Historical Society Museum of Allen County is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to African / African American Historical Society Museum of Allen County?

Nearby attractions include Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne (6 min walk), Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne (9 min walk), Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Fort Wayne (10 min walk), Abraham Lincoln: The Hoosier Youth, Fort Wayne (10 min walk).

How to get to African / African American Historical Society Museum of Allen County by public transport?

The nearest stations to African / African American Historical Society Museum of Allen County:

Bus

Citilink (10 min walk)