The Woodson African American Museum of Florida – formerly known as The Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum – celebrates more than a decade-long history. The building was originally the rental office and community center for St. Petersburg’s first African American developed public housing community – Jordan Park – which was constructed in 1939.

The Woodson African American Museum of Florida seeks to preserve, present, interpret, celebrate and educate others regarding African American art, history, and culture throughout the state of Florida and beyond.

The history of African Americans in the St. Petersburg community and throughout the African Diaspora will be the central focus of programming at The Woodson African American Museum of Florida. The museum serves to preserve this rich history for present and future generations of St. Petersburg residents and visitors to St. Petersburg.