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The museum's mission statement is too accurately interpret and present history from an African American perspective in order to help all American and International visitors better understand and appreciate the contributions of African Americans to America as well as the world.
Visit the Yates and Milton Drug Store, one of Atlanta's first Black owned businesses. Hear the stories of early African American pioneers in Atlanta. Learn about the powerful Black Families that helped to make Atlanta great. See things from an era gone, and items that have transcended through time. The APEX has extensive information on the history of Auburn Avenue. Inside you will find artifacts, photographs and multi-media presentations on the African American cultural experience both past and present.
All Aboard! Our Trolley Theater provides the right atmosphere for video presentations on African American experiences. Videos shown are; "Sweet Auburn: Street of Pride", "The Journey", and a number of children's shows such as "The Croations presentation of inventor Lewis Latimer" and "African Tales of courage, honesty and respect".
The museum's knowledgeable docents share educational information to the young and young at heart. Learn about Africa and African American people from resourceful guides as they help bring your APEX Museum visit to life! You are sure to learn something great during your visit to The APEX Museum.
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