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.

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  • The National Juneteenth Museum connects the stories of freedom of the enslaved to modern-day liberation.

  • 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

In the News

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National Juneteenth Museum Officially Acquires Land and Reveals Striking New Architectural Renderings by Bjarke Ingels Group
National Juneteenth Museum Officially Acquires Land and Reveals Striking New Architectural Renderings by Bjarke Ingels Group

The vision is now one major step closer to reality.

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Not Just a Holiday
Not Just a Holiday

There’s more to the National Juneteenth Museum than just scholarship and presence.

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Lilly Endowment Awards $2.5M to the National Juneteenth Museum for Permanent Exhibition
Lilly Endowment Awards $2.5M to the National Juneteenth Museum for Permanent Exhibition

The National Juneteenth Museum (NJM) has received a $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative.

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Award-Winning Design Firm Local Projects Selected as Exhibition Designer for the National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth
Award-Winning Design Firm Local Projects Selected as Exhibition Designer for the National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth

Local Projects, renowned for designing New York City's National September 11 Memorial and Museum, has been chosen to lead the experience and exhibition design efforts for the National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth.

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Renowned artist and curator Christopher Blay joins National Juneteenth Museum
Renowned artist and curator Christopher Blay joins National Juneteenth Museum

The National Juneteenth Museum is proud to announce a dynamic addition to its leadership team with the appointment of Christopher Blay as Director of Public Programs.

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

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