More Than A Museum

The National Juneteenth Museum is more than a museum — it will be an epicenter for education and celebration that is dedicated to building opportunities to advance future generations.

As the epicenter for the preservation of Juneteenth history, the National Juneteenth Museum will be a collaborative space to foster conversations on the global significance of freedom and the celebration of Juneteenth worldwide.

The museum is expected to open to the public in 2026.

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The National Juneteenth Museum connects the stories of freedom of the enslaved to modern-day liberation in daily pursuit of equity and justice.
Understanding the past, Transforming the present, Reimagining the future.
In all that we do, we are committed to:
• Integrity
• Excellence
• Innovation
• Service
• Leadership
• Collaboration

World PREMIERE!

We’re excited to share our world premiere short film. This film was produced by Squint Opera and supported by Meta.

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“For decades, Juneteenth has been part of the fabric of our city and this museum is a welcome addition to its incredible legacy.”

— Mattie Parker, Mayor of Fort Worth

Why Fort Worth?

In the News

News

The National Juneteenth Museum and University of North Texas Library Special Collections host a community Harvest History event

This unique event aims to create a community archive of local stories surrounding Juneteenth and the histories of enslaved and freed people whose descendants are represented throughout the local community.

Uniting Voices featuring Henry Louis Gates Jr. - Event Photos

Uniting Voices, the National Juneteenth Museum Speaker Series featuring guest speaker Henry Louis Gates Jr., June 6th, 2024.

BNSF Railway donates $2 million

BNSF Railway donates $2 million to support the National Juneteenth Museum and the revitalization of Fort Worth’s Historic Southside.

Speaker Series to support construction of National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth

Author of the critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller, Just Mercy, to be inaugural speaker.

Legacy Lives Here: The National Juneteenth Museum

A look at the coming museum, as envisioned by the Grandmother of Juneteenth, Ms. Opal Lee. Plus: How will it transform Fort Worth's Historic Southside neighborhood?

Fort Worth’s National Juneteenth Museum is emerging as a city and cultural changer — Historic Southside to get a $70 million beacon of freedom

Fort Worth’s National Juneteenth Museum Is Emerging as a City and Cultural Changer — Historic Southside to Get a $70 Million Beacon of Freedom