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.

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.

Join us at Parkway Central Library on June 1 for a free screening of Scribe Video Center’s "Precious Places," a special ...
05/27/2026

Join us at Parkway Central Library on June 1 for a free screening of Scribe Video Center’s "Precious Places," a special premiere featuring six new short documentaries from the Precious Places Community History Project. AAMP's short film centers on the F-AAMP-ily story and the museum's journey over the last 50 years to bring diverse communities together in greater appreciation of the Black experience. Register now: https://scribe.org/placespremiere See less

05/25/2026

AAMP had the privilege to host a discussion and tour with Susan Fowler & Julia Long, the curators for the Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design exhibition. It was beautiful, insightful and truly inspiring. Come and bring a friend to see this beautiful exhibition. Can’t wait to see you!

05/24/2026

We were deeply honored to welcome to the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) yesterday for an insightful discussion on her new book, “Malcolm in the Desert: Wisdom from the Spiritual Transformation of Malcolm X.” Led in conversation with , the evening offered a powerful look into the enduring legacy and spiritual journey of her late father, Malcolm X. Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening that left our community truly inspired and moved. ✨🏛️

Photo review of our time with Dr. . Thank you to Dr. and for continuing in the advancement of Our Stories."Malcolm in ...
05/24/2026

Photo review of our time with Dr. .

Thank you to Dr. and for continuing in the advancement of Our Stories.

"Malcolm in the Desert" is on shelves now.

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701 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA
19106

Opening Hours

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

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(215) 574-0380

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