Temporary exhibits
Temporary Exhibits
Temporary exhibits highlighting various areas of Black history are exhibiting both in the main gallery and the cultural center space on the 2nd floor of the museum. The museum also works with local groups to host temporary exhibits. For example the museum has once again worked in partnership with the Artists of Colour to host their exhibit ‘Journeys’ which opened in February 2020.
Upcoming Exhibits
“Hidden Gems” is our third exhibition as part of our Rarely Seen series, “Hidden Gems” is a captivating exhibition showcasing a curated selection of artworks that have been tucked away from public view in our collection or have yet to be exhibited publicly.
Delve into the world of rare and unseen treasures, as we unveil a variety of pieces that have been waiting to be discovered. From forgotten works to hidden gems, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore the unseen artistic diversity within our collection and community with the inclusion along with contemporary works by members of the Artists of Colour.
Current Exhibits
- Celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the Hour-A-Day-Study Club
- Canada Summer Jobs students Melah Mulder & Jordyn Taylor researched, wrote and curated an exhibit about the lives of Roy & Charlotte Bronte Perry
Past Exhibits
- Beyond The Underground Railroad: A History of Black Settlement in Nineteenth Century Amherstburg
- This exhibit was created by University of Windsor student Karleigh Kochaniec as part of the Local Black History Internship Program, which is a partnership between the Department of History, University of Windsor and the Amherstburg Freedom Museum. Generously funded by a Mitacs Accelerate Program Grant and the Board of Directors of the Amherstburg Freedom Museum.
- “A Tradition of Service: Black Military Presence In Amherstburg” a collaborative exhibit with Fort Malden National Historic Site
- Black, Queer and Here: 2SLGBTQAI+ Visibility in the Black Community in Essex County and Detroit open until August 27th
- Hour-A-Day Study Club: A Look Back
- Order of the Eastern Star.
- Black Canadian Service and Sacrifice: Black Veterans from Windsor-Essex County
- The Artists of Colour Present an expanded exhibition of “Journey’s” February 2020.
- Through A Black Lens: The History of Photography July 2019.
- Rarely Seen – A selection of recently acquired and rarely seen artifacts from the collection February 2019.
- Voices of Triumph: Black Women Making Impact July 2018.
- The Artists of Colour Present “Journey’s” February 2018
