The Black American West Museum & Heritage Center is dedicated to advancing scholarship on the contributions of African Americans in the American West.
The museum’s collections provide valuable primary sources for historians, educators, students, and researchers seeking to explore the social, cultural, political, and economic impact of Black pioneers, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers.
We are actively working to digitize and catalog the museum’s collections to improve accessibility for scholars and the public. As this project progresses, researchers will have enhanced access to historical documents, photographs, oral histories, and other archival materials.
For more information on how to access our digital archives, request research materials, or schedule a visit, please contact us. Let us help you uncover and share the untold stories of the Black American West.
Photo Use and Reproduction
The museum houses hundreds of historic images, many of which are available for reproduction and use. If you would like to purchase and license an image, please download and submit the Photo Request Form.
Borrowing from the Collection
We regularly loan items from our collection to qualified institutions for exhibitions and research. To inquire about borrowing materials, please contact us.
For more information about our collections, policies, or to make a request, please contact us.
