Title: Murphy African American Museum in Downtown | Expedia.co.uk [Murphy African American Museum Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Murphy-African-American-Museum-Hotels.0-l553248634340969870-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Murphy African American Museum Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Murphy-African-American-Museum.d553248634340969870.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown.d903745925896433664.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Murphy African American Museum ![Tuscaloosa featuring signage and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340969870/15435c72-d0c1-4389-ab72-3715b23972f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tuscaloosa featuring signage and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340969870/15435c72-d0c1-4389-ab72-3715b23972f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Murphy African American Museum which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340969870/8cb86dac-2f9a-464f-841c-73e5b29bf863.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Murphy African American Museum Activities --- --- #### Visit this heritage museum to learn about the lifestyle of African Americans in Tuscaloosa during the early 20th century. The Murphy African American Museum is a must-see for anyone with an interest in the history and lifestyle of African-American communities in Tuscaloosa and Alabama. Find artifacts showcasing their influence and achievements and learn about the museum’s historic building and its residents. The museum is set in the historic Murphy-Collins House, the former private residence of Tuscaloosa’s first licensed African-American mortician. The house has an interesting location too, on the corner of a street that once marked the dividing point between Tuscaloosa’s white residents and affluent black professionals. Inside the house a portrait of Will J. Murphy takes pride of place in the living room. It hangs above a fireplace built using materials from the destroyed State Capitol. The dining room houses displays of great African-American pioneers. Find artifacts about George Weaver, the first black doctor in Tuscaloosa. Displays also honour the city’s African-American businessmen and entrepreneurs, such as barbers, caterers and theatre workers. Additional exhibits showcase African-American culture from the 1900s, including period furniture, art, silverware and clothing. You’ll find the Murphy African American Museum located in Tuscaloosa’s downtown district. It’s a short walk from Capitol Park and the western end of the Riverwalk Tuscaloosa. If driving then park in the free parking lot opposite the museum. Combine your visit with a visit to nearby attractions, such as The Battle-Friedman House and the free Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion. The museum is open from Tuesday to Friday. Admission is free, although donations are welcome. Free guided tours are available upon request. 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