From the underground railroad to co-education to architecture, Oberlin is known for its rich history and its appreciation for culture and diversity.
Allen has been free and open to the public since 1917. The museum’s motto, carved above the arched entryway, is ‘The Cause of Art is the Cause of the People’
We celebrate Oberlin’s rich history in the anti-slavery movement and honor African American heritage to promote a better understanding of the past and provide a pathway to a better future
