Jim Crow Museum of Racist Imagery

About this museum

At the Jim Crow Museum, visitors confront the painful history of racist imagery that permeated American culture through objects, postcards, and artifacts. The collection provides a stark, unflinching examination of systemic racism, revealing how dehumanizing representations shaped societal attitudes toward Black Americans. Located on the Ferris State University campus and offering free admission, this powerful museum transforms disturbing historical materials into an educational tool for understanding and combating racial prejudice.