george washington carver museum

Seeing the brilliant work and to hear his actual voice giving a speech was wonderful. Enjoyed seeing the experiments and how many things could come from the peanut!

The Carver museum is free. They have all of the inventions and ideas he brought forth. They also have the farming and agriculture items he invented. I was surprised at how much he actually did. Most folks only remember the peanut but various dies and paints he discovered.

Had to stop at the National Parks building just off the Tuskegee University campus to find out where to go. The museum is on campus. Very interesting man such vision!

The staff here at the newly renovated museum were, as stated below, A+++++++++++.The exhibit is modest in size but very informative, Afterwards, the staff at the museum were extraordinarily generous in taking our questions—visitors to the museum clearly come with many different perspectives, interests, and questions, and the staff encouraged us to voice ours. They were very engaging and deeply immersed in the history of Tuskegee and of the Civil Rights movement generally—they were natural teachers. We were led to questions the role/influence that the presence of Tuskegee Institute/Tuskegee university would have had decades later on the budding civil rights movement, especially the bus boycott in nearby Montgomery. A great morning. Thank you.

Since I was a child, I have long been one of many George Washington Carver's admirers. It was a special experience to visit this museum to keep his memory alive. As is often the case with the smaller NPS sites, the staff were A++++ Through our conversation, they gave us rich learning experience. It is only a few miles off the interstate and well worth the stop.

This is a great, educational museum and does an excellent job of explaining George Washington Carver's life and his contributions to society. Not only did Carver study the peanut and sweet potato, but he also studied soil at length, soybeans, mushrooms and rocks to name a few. He was a great educator, inventor, researcher, painter and humanitarian. If in the area, this is a worthwhile stop. It's the only National Park Historic Site on an active college campus. The museum is right next to the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center which has a great buffet (some of this building used to be the old Dorothy Hall where GWC lived). Also, we wanted to tour the Booker T. Washington house, The Oaks, but the National Parks Service (located in the George Washington Carver Museum) couldn't accommodate us. There is supposed to be three tours a day, but that's only if someone is available. Call ahead on this.

Visiting this museum is definitely worthwhile. I knew a little bit about George Washington Carver from school, and I'd visited a museum that Dothan, Alabama has for him. I didn't know there was more to the man than "just" being a scientist... for instance, did you know that George Washington Carver was actually a pretty good painter? On display here are some of his original works of art, mostly natural scenery type pieces. I liked that they were, for the most part, small, like greeting card sized. Showed that he definitely used both sides of his brain!When my fiance and I recently visited, we parked for free at the Booker T. Washington home, which is on the other side of the street and in walking distance. We had wanted to tour there first, but there was a sign saying to go to the museum, so we did.While we toured the museum, we asked what time the tour of Booker T. Washington's home would start, and the tour guide ( a college student ) said at 4:00. At this time, it was about 3:15. We leisurely took a self-guided tour around the museum exhibits honoring Mr. Carver, and then the same student walked just the two of us over to Booker T. Washington's home for a tour.The George Washington Carver Museum is definitely worthwhile to see. The items on display give much insight into this man, who we still honor everyday by some of the choices we make in our food and farming, etc.!Take the time to visit here when in the area.

It's hard to eat peanuts without giving a thought to this man. He found so many uses for this plant. Not only that, he experimented with and developed products from many other plants such as, but not limited to, the sweet potato and soybean. He wasn't only a scientist but a teacher and artist. He had faith in a supreme being but combined his spiritual side with his side as a man of science. This museum contains a wealth of information about this great man. There are large black and white photographs as well as placards which explain a lot of what he did and accomplished during his lifetime. He helped improve the lives of so many and contributed so much to mankind. It sits close to the entrance to Tuskegee University which is really a beautiful place. If you visit this museum, be sure and drive around this famous learning institution.

If you are in need of a "feel good story" or need to be inspired, this is the place to visit. Located on the beautiful Tuskegee Institute campus, this museum tells you the story of a man born to an enslaved couple who manages to become an inventor, a botanist, a chemist, a scientist and an artist. This man was a genious; too bad he never had children.

I had heard of the George Washington Carver Museum for many years but had never been there. After recently reading that the National Park Service had reopened after redoing the museum, we decided to visit. It is on the Tuskegee Institute campus in Tuskegee, AL. The small museum is very informative about this remarkable man. Before going there, I only knew of his work with peanuts and that he traveled around teaching farmers how better to grow their crops. After spending approximately an hour there, however, I had a much broader understanding of him. Much to my surprise, he wanted to be an artist and study in Europe! Though known for his work with plants, he continued to paint his entire life. I was especially fascinated with his work creating pigments from the clay in the area. He even produced large color charts showing pleasant combinations for painting your home, much like color strips of complementary hues available in home improvement stores, indicating which color would work for the ceiling, trim, and walls. He used natural materials for making items of beauty so anyone, regardless of income, could learn how to create beautiful things for their homes. He was also a student of the Bible and lived his life in dedication for the improvement of mankind in every way. The museum has several vehicles from wagons to trucks that were used in the demonstration, educational travels to teach farmers. While there, be sure to visit The Oaks, home built for Booker T. Washington. It is steps from the museum. Also a short drive away is the Museum of the Tuskegee Airmen, well worth your time. I've also reviewed them as well as a nice restaurant on campus, Dorothy's in the Kellogg Conference Center, again, just steps from the museum. In all, we spent five relaxing, rewarding hours in Tuskegee.

Visit this place!I enjoyed my visit. This man was a true scientist that pursued his passion for research and innovation with a constant recognition of the Creator who gave him wisdom to discover what every single thing created (like peanuts!) hides.

A small museum about George Washington Carver. Located on the beautiful Tuskegee University campus, which dates to 1881. If you can, visit both museums; they are located 5 miles from each other.

I had no idea of ALL the talents of Carver. Not only a scientist, he was also an artist. The museum offered us insights into his life that we had not known and were even more impressed with the great American who contributed so much to society. Its a must see place. And a great trip with children. Located on the beautiful campus of Tuskegee University, we really enjoyed walking on the campus and visiting the home of Booker T Washington as well.

I agree with the previous gentleman about not making a special trip. We did. It's interesting but not worth a 20 minute detour from I-85 specifically to see it. The campus is beautiful and if you have time you should walk around for the history. The information on Carver was good but you could probably learn as much or more on the internet. We tried to see it a year ago when it was closed so thus time we finally made it. Park at the hotel. It's located in a separate building on the south side.

I visited this museum after coming from the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site (Tuskegee Airmen Museum) about 5 minutes away. The museum was average; I wouldn't make it a point to come to this museum as a primary destination.