Our Vision
The Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center (CCMCC) will foster and facilitate an understanding of and appreciation for the African American experience and its resulting African-derived culture, thereby inspiring all humankind to embrace it.
Highlights from 2024
Upcoming Events
Unapologetic Volume 2 - The Censorship of BlacknessWed / Thru/ Sat 11am - 4pmThe Cotton Club Museum & Cultural Center
In the Shadows of Plantations: Enslaved Africans in Alachua CountyWed/ Thurs/ Fri - 11am - 4pmCotton Club Museum and Cultural Center
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Our Mission
The mission of the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center is to enrich the experiences of all who wish to grow in knowledge and appreciation of the history and culture of African-derived cultures, highlighting those in Gainesville and North Central Florida, and the African American music legacy.
Preserve African American History
Collect, authenticate, and catalog artifacts, documents, stories, recordings, and other items that tell the story of African American history, especially local history, and make them available to the public for viewing and study.
Promote the Visual & Performing Arts
Foster and nurture creativity through the arts and educational programming that cultivates an appreciation for African American history and culture.
Function as an Instrument of Education
Offer programs, workshops, lectures, and other educational services that increase the community’s awareness of the African American experience.
Serve as a living cultural institution
Expose the community to excellent artistic works and performances by African Americans and others that showcase the African American experience.
TESTIMONIALS
Mr Cowart's Daughter
5 months ago
April 29, 2022- went to a Gospel Festival at the Cotton Club Museum. It was great. I was pleasantly pleased with the art work. Need to go back and take my time viewing them. The music was good. Mount Olive Praise team, Springhill Men Chorus and others. Fantastic to see Covid protocol still being observed.
2 yrs ago....Attended The Juneteenth breakfast this morning and it was fantastic , educational and heart warming. Met some good people, ate delicious food, told my story. Best of all was Abraham Lincoln.This place is really really nice. I will definently attend other events that will be held there. In the heart of the Southeast side of town.
A.Arnold
Local Guide·178 reviews
5 months ago
I attended a Convention in Gainesville and one of the activities was to visit 🤝✊The Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center and hear the history of CCMCC and hear the history of the Rosewood massacre at Mt. Olive AME Church.🙏
The Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center
Hours Of Operation
Museum now Open!
Wed-Thurs-Sat
11 am - 4 pm
For additional information,
please call (352-226-8321)
Kenneth Moses Ogunbemi 2007 Acrylic on Canvas