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The Museum of African Culture We are now on a new Platform:

Traveling Exhibitions
School Visits
And a Digital Platform. Schedule a visit from us today!

Permanently closed.

Our Mobile Educational Outreach Programs both demestic and international presentations are available year-round. The Museum of African Culture is a non-profit organization created to interpret and preserve a unique collection of sub-Saharan African art; to expand understanding of African cultures through educational programs that incorporate art, music, storytelling, films, poetry, and spiritual c

eremony; and finally, to enrich the communities of Maine and beyond through the celebration of diversity. Founded in 1998 in Portland Maine by Oscar Mokeme and Art Aleshire, the museum is the only institution in northern New England devoted exclusively to sub-Saharan African arts and culture. There are over 1,500 pieces in the collection of the Museum, ranging from large-scale, elaborately carved wooden masks to smaller scale figures, cast copper alloy (bronze) figures, textiles, utilitarian objects, ceramic, bones, ivory and composite objects. In addition to the Permanent Gallery, we have a Heritage Gallery with rotating exhibits featuring themes that include art from all over Sub-saharan Africa. Our Contemporary Gallery has rotating exhibits as well, featuring art inspired by the African Diaspora, and home of the Black Artist Forum.

28/07/2026

Scenes and highlights from 2026 Oba convention Boston USA. (Photo courtesy by Ikenga Oba. Sir. Chief. Ekene Ebuzoeme.

12/02/2026

Just to say thank you all for your support and encouragement.
We will update you soon on our search for the new home.

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