African American Museum in Philadelphia

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Founded in 1976 in celebration of the nation's Bicentennial, the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) is one of the first institutions funded and built by a major municipality to preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans. ​The African American Museum in Philadelphia is the first institution built by a major United States city to house and interpret the life and wo

rk of African Americans. Visit us and experience the richness and vibrancy of African American heritage and culture come alive in four magnificent exhibition galleries filled with exciting history and fascinating art.

"Seeing the costumes up close, you actually see more to the story. It's a different form of viewing. The lens is your ey...
06/05/2026

"Seeing the costumes up close, you actually see more to the story. It's a different form of viewing. The lens is your eye, and your eye can take in a whole lot more than what you experience on the big screen." - Ruth Costume Design, Inc., from her interview with 6 ABC Come see "Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design" this week: https://tockify.com/aampmuseum/detail/912/1762005600000

We're just 15 days away from our Juneteenth Block Party! Celebrate freedom, community, and 50 years of AAMP with a day o...
06/04/2026

We're just 15 days away from our Juneteenth Block Party! Celebrate freedom, community, and 50 years of AAMP with a day of incredible performances and family fun. Learn more about our Juneteenth festivities: https://www.aampmuseum.org/juneteenth-2026.html

It's the last week to submit artwork for our Juried Art Show! Young artists can submit their artwork showing how they em...
06/03/2026

It's the last week to submit artwork for our Juried Art Show! Young artists can submit their artwork showing how they embody the spirit of an "Everyday Freedom Hero" at school, at home, or in their communities by June 10 for a chance to win cash prizes! Learn more: https://tockify.com/aampmuseum/detail/947/1781377200000

There is so much to celebrate in 2026! We’re celebrating our 50th anniversary while the country celebrates its 250th. Me...
06/02/2026

There is so much to celebrate in 2026! We’re celebrating our 50th anniversary while the country celebrates its 250th. Meanwhile, Art Philly is marking the moment with their inaugural “What Now: 2026” festival, a celebration of art and artists across the city, and we are thrilled to partner with them!

The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) opened its doors in 1976, committed to exploring the Black experience through art, culture, and historical witness. Many of the projects do the same, whether it’s poet Yolanda Wisher's podcast, “Bicentennial Baby,” King Britt's Blacktronika dance happenings, or playwright Anna Deavere Smith’s “Basil Biggs,” a play that explores mines her family’s experience as free Black folks during the Civil War. Check out those incredible projects — and dozens more — and join us for a Juneteenth Jubilee Block Party, held on AAMP’s 50th anniversary! Learn more: https://www.aampmuseum.org/juneteenth-2026.html

We had a great time at the back-to-back events last Saturday with "Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design" curat...
06/01/2026

We had a great time at the back-to-back events last Saturday with "Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design" curators Julia Long and Susan Fowler and author Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz. Thanks to everyone who attended! We are looking forward to more events this summer and beyond! Learn more about upcoming programs: https://www.aampmuseum.org/calendar.html

Thanks to Wawa you can view AAMP’s galleries for FREE on June 19. Discover the incredible costumes from Ruth E. Carter’s...
06/01/2026

Thanks to Wawa you can view AAMP’s galleries for FREE on June 19. Discover the incredible costumes from Ruth E. Carter’s award-winning career and dive into history with “Audacious Freedom: African Americans in Philadelphia 1776 – 1876.” Admission to the museum will be free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Check out the details on our Juneteenth festivities: https://www.aampmuseum.org/juneteenth-2026.html

Ruth E. Carter has her fair share of iconic costumes, but the Fly Guy costume from "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka" is one visi...
05/30/2026

Ruth E. Carter has her fair share of iconic costumes, but the Fly Guy costume from "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka" is one visitors go out of their way to pose next to. Ruth Carter leaned into the peacock style of the 1970s with this costume, featuring platform shoes, wide-legged bell bottoms, and a bright yellow suit. Come see it for yourself this weekend: https://tockify.com/aampmuseum/detail/912/1762005600000

Your new Saturday plans: learning your family roots! Join us tomorrow from noon to 2 p.m. for a genealogy workshop at AA...
05/29/2026

Your new Saturday plans: learning your family roots! Join us tomorrow from noon to 2 p.m. for a genealogy workshop at AAMP. Hosted by the African American Genealogy Group, this workshop teaches you how to learn more about your family history from artifacts you have at home. Sign-up today: https://tockify.com/aampmuseum/detail/950/1780156800000

We're proud to announce the headliners for our 2026 Juneteenth Block Party! Taking the stage on June 19 are DJ Jazzy Jef...
05/29/2026

We're proud to announce the headliners for our 2026 Juneteenth Block Party! Taking the stage on June 19 are DJ Jazzy Jeff, Leah Jenea, Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh! We can't wait to dance with you. Mark your calendars! https://www.aampmuseum.org/juneteenth-2026.html

40 years ago in 1986, Jack T. Franklin (1922–2009) donated his entire collection of over 500,000 negatives and photograp...
05/28/2026

40 years ago in 1986, Jack T. Franklin (1922–2009) donated his entire collection of over 500,000 negatives and photographs to the African American Museum in Philadelphia. The collection includes photos of virtually every social, cultural, and political event in Philadelphia’s African American community during Jack T. Franklin’s lifetime, as well as the major events of the 1960s Civil Rights movement.
For example, the above photo documents The NAACP's protest campaign to desegregate Girard College in 1965.

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701 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA
19106

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Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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(215) 574-0380

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