George & Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art
George & Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art
The George & Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art is an institution that collects, interprets and preserves the visual aesthetic of people of African descent in North America and beyond.
Through innovative programs and exhibits that engage versatile audiences, the McKenna Museum seeks to make African Diasporan fine art accessible to visitors of all ages.
The institution identifies and presents emerging artists alongside well-established fine arts masters.
Located in New Orleans, the McKenna Museum is committed to the preservation of the distinct culture found within the African American community of Louisiana.
Nearby Sites
- Amistad Research Center
- Congo Square
- Eagle Saloon, Karnofsky Tailor Shop and House
- Flint-Goodridge Hospital of Dillard University
- Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum
- Museum of the Free People of Color
- New Orleans African American Museum
- St. James AME Church
- St. Peter AME Church
- Treme’s Petit Jazz Museum
- Xavier University Main Building