Welcome to the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center Honoring African American History, Life, Arts, and Culture

The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center began as the segregated Phoenix Union Colored High School for African American the Greater Phoenix (Arizona) Area in 1926. Today, “The Carver” is a national historic landmark dedicated to the collection, documentation, preservation, study, and dissemination of the history and culture of African Americans in Arizona and the American west. With deep connections in the community and bold personality, our 501c3 nonprofit organization brings history, art, artists, and community together to support creativity, Black knowledge systems, and socioeconomic advancement at every level.

As welcoming space for exploring the artistic process, “The Carver” fosters creativity, education, and socio-economic advancement through curation, events, programs, and the holistic exploration of Black history and life—all under one roof and throughout the community. In short, we honor and share Arizona's African American heritage, arts, and culture through collecting, exhibiting, preserving, and leveraging Black history and life in Arizona for unity and growth.