Discover What’s On View at the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum

Newest Wax Figure

Location: The Main Museum, (2nd Floor)
1601 East North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21213
Cost: Included in General Admission

Shirley Chisholm

Did you know that Shirley Chisholm made history not once, but again and again? In 1968, she became the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress. Just four years later, she became the first Black candidate to seek the presidential nomination of a major political party and the first woman to seek the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.

Known as “Unbought and Unbossed,” Chisholm refused to allow race, gender, or political expectations to determine where she belonged or how boldly she could lead. Throughout her career, she championed civil rights, women’s rights, education, and economic opportunity while opening doors for generations who would follow.

At The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum, we honor Shirley Anita Chisholm (1924–2005) with one of our newest wax figures, preserving the story of a woman whose courage changed the face of American politics. Her legacy reminds us that representation matters—but so does having the courage to challenge systems that were never designed to include you.

We invite you to visit the Museum, meet Shirley Chisholm face to face, and discover why her story still matters today.

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Location: The Main Museum, (1st Floor)
1601 East North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21213
Cost: Included in General Admission

Henrietta Lacks

Did you know that a Black woman from Baltimore changed the course of medical history? Henrietta Lacks’ cells—taken without her consent—became the first “immortal” human cells and have been used in everything from cancer research to the development of the polio vaccine. At The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum, we honor her legacy and educate our community about her profound, and often overlooked, impact on science and humanity. Her story is our story—come learn why it matters.

Henrietta Lacks represents both the brilliance and the injustice that Black Americans have faced in the name of progress. Her legacy sparks vital conversations about ethics, race, and recognition in the medical field—conversations that are still relevant today. We invite you to explore the museum and meet Mrs. Lacks face to face, as we preserve and uplift the true stories that shape our collective history.

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Events

Be sure to explore the exciting events happening at the museum! From educational programs and family-friendly activities to engaging community experiences, there’s always something meaningful to discover.

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