The APEX Museum - Atlanta Museums

The APEX Museum

135 Auburn Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 523-APEX(2739)
Fax: (404) 523-3248

MISSION STATEMENT
To 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.
INSIDE THE APEX MUSEUM

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 (The Croations presentation of inventor Lewis Latimer) &
(African Tales of courage, honesty and respect).

Meet our knowledgeable docents, as they 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.
In the Hall of Achievement, donated by BellSouth, you will find information on African American achievers. The various disciplines shown are; Black
Musicians in Georgia, Black Arts & Cultural Organizations,
Educational & Community Spirit, Business/Professionals, Black Firsts in Georgia, Georgia Black Olympian & Para-Olympian Medalists, Saving Our Children &
BellSouth Hall of Achievement

Celebrating 31Years 1978-2009
Youth, Teachers of Excellence, Young Black Achievers/Tomorrow's
Leaders, Atlanta Black Male Achievers, Atlanta Black Female
Achievers, Black Living Legend of Baseball. This permanent exhibit
derived from the BellSouth Black History Calendars dated 1984-1996,
permanently sustains the progress of African Americans.