Opened in 2023, Seattle's Black History Month Museum at Columbia City Theater honors the achievements and resilience of Seattle's Black community and beyond. Marking 100 years since the establishment of Black History Month in 1926, Tony Benton of Rainier Avenue Radio brought the museum to life. It was created for the community to better understand and celebrate their history in Seattle and beyond. 

Benton's vision was to archive information, interview elders, and showcase personal artifacts to provide access to the deep history of Black individuals, groups, and organizations in the Pacific Northwest. He said visitors could expect a unique, guided experience lasting roughly 90 minutes, with exhibits covering a wide range of topics, including the Seattle Black Firefighters (SBFFA), the Seattle Black Panther Party, a Vintage Black Movie Poster Collection, and the history of Seattle Black Churches. 

Visit the Black History Museum at Columbia City Theatre at 4916 Rainier Ave S Seattle Thursdays and Fridays from 3–7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. through February. 

Learn more about the 2026 iteration of the Black History Month Museum here, including select dates, exhibits, and tickets.