Wells’Built Museum of African American History and Culture
Wells’Built Museum of African American History and Culture
- Address
- 511 W South St
- Website
- Phone
- 407-245-7535
- Price
- adult/child 4-14/senior $15/2/3
- Hours
- 9am-5pm Mon-Fri
Lonely Planet review for Wells’Built Museum of African American History and Culture
For a concentrated look at Orlando’s rich African American history, head to the Wells’Built Museum of African American History and Culture. Dr Wells, one of Orlando’s first black doctors, came to Orlando in 1917. In 1921 he built a hotel for African Americans barred from Florida’s segregated hotels, and soon after he built South Street Casino, an entertainment venue for black entertainers. Together, they became a central icon of the African American music community. This small museum is housed in the original hotel.
