• CELEBRATING 45 YEARS

    of Black education and heritage.
    Archive. Culture. Events.
    Be part of the story.

  • BLACK CULTURAL ARCHIVES

    We are the only national heritage
    institution dedicated to collecting,
    preserving, and celebrating the histories
    of people of African and Caribbean
    descent in the UK.

  • BCA SHOP

    Explore our purpose-driven bookshop
    championing Black authors and local
    artisans in our community.

  • WORKSHOPS

    Explore our educational workshops
    for people of all ages.

From an activist vision to record and preserve our history, the Black Cultural Archives has grown into an internationally recognised heritage centre. We teach Black history, our collections reflect the experiences of Black people in the UK, and we proudly celebrate our heritage.

ARCHIVES

The Archive collection promotes the importance of historical reflection as a powerful tool to help society learn from the past and work towards a more racially just and equitable future for all.


LEARNING

The Learning and Development team provide an educational resource for everyone who wants to ensure Black history is included as part of everybody's history.


EVENTS

Through creative collaborations and strategic business partnerships, the Black Cultural Archives fuels new creative cultural production and sparks dynamic conversations for social progress and positive change.


Visiting the Black Cultural Archives

Black Cultural Archives welcomes bookings for learning workshops, ordering research materials in our reading room and library, and attending events we’re hosting. We aren’t open for walk-ins yet, but we do open at select times for open days. Please check our events page for more information and sign up using our newsletter.

READING ROOMS & LIBRARY

Wed 12:00 to 17:00
Thu 11:00 to 17:00
Fri 11:00 to 17:00

FIND US

1 Windrush Square,
Brixton, London,
SW2 1EF

Want to learn about Black history?

Exhibitions, subject guides, our timeline, workshops and resources all in one place.

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