The National Juneteenth Museum is one step closer to reality: the Fort Worth City Council approved the land for the museum’s development.
Designed by BIG with KAI Enterprises, the museum will preserve and share the history of Juneteenth on a national scale. The mass timber structure, designed in close collaboration with the local Fort Worth community, is inspired by the Juneteenth flag, with a ‘nova star’ shaped courtyard in the middle that serves as the anchor of the museum’s activities. The space will host exhibitions, educational programs, and community events, becoming a cultural epicenter and gathering place for Fort Worth residents and visitors alike.
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Earlier scheme.
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New 50,000 sq ft museum dedicated to preserving the history of Juneteenth and legacy of freedom designed by BIG and African American-owned design and build firm, KAI Enterprises.
Located in the Historic Southside of Fort Worth, Texas – one of the South’s most underserved communities – The National Juneteenth Museum will be the epicenter for the education, preservation and celebration of Juneteenth nationally and globally, hosting exhibitions, discussions, and events about the significance of African American freedom.
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