Roots 101 African American Museum is a cultural and educational institution in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, dedicated to celebrating African American history, culture, art, and achievement. Its mission is to promote understanding and inspire appreciation of African American contributions and experiences through exhibits, programs, and activities. Visitors can explore artifacts and narratives that illuminate the community’s resilience and its influence on civil rights, the arts, sciences, and other fields, including stories that have often gone untold.

The museum offers a range of ways to engage with this heritage. Its exhibits highlight African American art, culture, and innovation, while the Sankofa Players bring ancestral voices to life through storytelling, music, spoken word, and performance. The Mobile Museum extends this work beyond the museum, and public programs and events provide further opportunities to learn and connect. Visitors can also support the institution through donations, Legacy Circle memberships, and volunteering. Roots 101 offers a gift shop and event space for gatherings of various sizes, alongside visitor information and opportunities to plan a visit.