A self guided tour of the DuSable Museum consists of these:
-Founder Hall. It houses a collection of mosaic portraits created by Thomas Miller in honor of the educators, artists, and leaders who helped Dr. Margaret Burroughs and Charles Burroughs build the museum.
- DuSable Bust: Here there are biographical notes of the earliest non Native American, Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable.
- Ames Auditorium: Here there is a centerpiece created by Robert W. Ames, which displays the history of African Americans from 17th century onwards.
- African art and artifacts from the five different areas of Africa.
- Harold Lee Washington Wing: This is dedicated to the 42nd Mayor of Chicago.
- Masterpiece Gallery: This houses a collection of paintings and sculptures of many African American artists.
- Lower Level Gallery: It consists of exhibits highlighting the career and life of Lerone Bennett, Jr, the editor of Ebony Magazine.
- Newly acquired items: There is also a portion in the museum where you can stop on your way, in which new items were added recently, one being a photograph at the Kennedy School of Government.
The final stop may be at the gift shop near the front lobby for purchasing of African American souvenir items. http://www.dusablemuseum.org/visit/self-guided-tour/.
You can also opt for the Presidential Bike tour which extends for 2.5 hours. This particular tour, along with a visit to DuSable Museum of African American History, also includes an excursion familiarizing one with the entire life's journey of President Obama to the White House. There are a number of hotels in the vicinity and you can compare the Chicago hotel rates and opt for the one that suits you best.
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