The only museum of its kind in the nation, the mission of the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum is to collect, preserve, and exhibit the history of Miami’s Black law enforcement.
The Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum acquires, preserves, displays, and promotes collections of a historical nature that will be of educational value to the preservation of Black history as it relates to the struggles and accomplishments of Black Police Officers in Overtown, as they served during the pre-Civil Rights era of the 1940’s, 50’s, and 60’s. The museum displays police memorabilia, artifacts, documents, video, and word-of-mouth stories by the men and women who worked there.
An exhibition at the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum sheds light on the cultural history of Overtown, a predominantly Black neighborhood in Miami, during the era of legal segregation...offering an exploration of a community that flourished despite systemic challenges.
Curator Jordan Rogers explains that the exhibition was inspired by two main themes: the vibrant culture of Overtown and the impact of urban planning on Black communities. “Overtown was a site of pleasure for Black residents and tourists,” says Rogers. “I wanted to highlight both its cultural contributions and the consequences of automobile-centric development.”
Operating Hours
Tuesday - Saturday | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday | Closed
Monday | Closed
Additional Information
Free parking onsite
Age Appropriateness: All ages welcome
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