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Celebrating African American achievements

Black Creativity

Student Experiences

Three kids play with craft supplies to create their own Newton's cradle at the Black Creativity Innovation Gallery.

The heart of Black Creativity is inspiring the inventive genius in young people. Our programming empowers youth to imagine new possibilities for themselves, for our future, and for our world.

Highlights

Black Creativity Jr. Science and Art Cafes

Tuesdays + Thursdays in February

School and community groups can reserve interactive learning sessions with an African American scientist, engineer or artist.

About the featured artwork

Rosemary Summers, Date Night at Home (detail), 2023, acrylic on canvas. Courtesy Rosemary Summers.

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Providing unique experiences designed to spark scientific inquiry and creativity since 1933.

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5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637

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