African American Museum of Rhode Island

04/01/2026

We’re anticipating a significant number of attendees at our opening this weekend. Please note: we’ve arranged for our ceremony and reception to take place up the street at Oasis International to accommodate attendance.

The ceremony will be at 3pm.
Tours of the AAMRI welcome center/exhibition space will take place after the ceremony, beginning at 4pm.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there.

04/01/2026

There's still time to give! Ends at 6pm today!

Visit 401Gives.org > African American Museum of Rhode Island to help us ensure community programming, exhibitions, and youth workforce development.

https://www.401gives.org/organizations/african-american-museum-of-rhode-island

I’m ready to support African American Museum of Rhode Island on March 31, 2026 during 401 Gives 2026. Learn more about African American Museum of Rhode Island and all the other organizations participating in 401 Gives 2026.

03/31/2026

The 24 hour countdown commences! Donate here! https://www.401gives.org/organizations/african-american-museum-of-rhode-island

03/30/2026

This Tuesday, March 31st, Rhode Island comes together for 401Gives, and AAMRI will be right there, counting on our community.

We are Rhode Island's first formally established African American museum led entirely by Black community members.

What we're building is historic and it takes your support to sustain it.

Starting at 6AM on Tuesday, March 31st through 6PM on Wednesday, April 1st, you can make a gift that directly supports our exhibitions, educational programs, and archives.

Save this post. Set a reminder. Share it with someone who cares about Black history in Rhode Island. 🙏🏾

Donate starting Tuesday:
https://www.401gives.org/organizations/african-american-museum-of-rhode-island

Can't wait? Donate here:

https://www.aam-ri.org/donate

03/27/2026

🚨 401GIVES is almost HERE! 🚨

Tuesday is your chance to be part of something powerful.
The African American Museum of Rhode Island is building more than a museum; we are creating a space where history is preserved, stories are told, and the next generation is empowered.

Your support helps us:

🖤 Develop impactful exhibits that tell the story of Black Rhode Island
🎓 Train and employ youth through our workforce development programs
🏛 Open the doors to our new building; our permanent home
Every donation is an investment in culture, education, and legacy.

💚 Help us build something that lasts for generations.

👉 Donate here: https://www.401gives.org/organizations/african-american-museum-of-rhode-island

03/04/2026

One month away! The African American Museum of Rhode Island will open its initial location - the "First Space" cultural hub and gallery on April 4th, 2026. This space will serve as an inaugural site for African American Museum of Rhode Island exhibitions and initiatives, a space for visitors to check-in with African American history, and a place to call home as we continue to expand our facilities.

02/20/2026

Join us inside the John Brown House Museum, a Rhode Island Historical Society museum, for Finding Black Voices in the Archive! Rhode Island Historical Society

Archivists, researchers, curators, and museums bring a range of disciplinary approaches, lived experience, source material, and different relationships to the African Diasporic and Black communities.

This panel, led by Dr. Christopher West, Executive Director of the African American Museum of RI, and Jennifer Galpern, RIHS Senior Manager of the Robinson Research Center, will analyze how each organization delves into its collections and finds the stories of Black Rhode Islanders. Learn about the techniques used by the archivists and historians, real stories of Providence’s Black community, and how you too can explore these archives.

🗓️February 26th, 2025 at 5:30PM
📍John Brown House Museum, 52 Power St. Providence, RI

Doors open at 4:30 pm for a reception where attendees explore the museum before hearing the lecture. Advance registration is recommended as space is limited.

Link in bio.

02/19/2026

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to stand with us as we work to preserve, honor, and uplift the rich African American history of Rhode Island.

Your gift today helps us open the doors of the African American Museum of Rhode Island; a cultural home dedicated to education, remembrance, and community empowerment.

With your support, we will create exhibitions, youth programs, and cultural experiences that ensure our stories are told with dignity, accuracy, and pride.
Every contribution large or small brings us one step closer to opening our doors.
Join us in making history. Donate today and help us build a lasting legacy for generations to come.

Thank you for supporting the African American Museum of Rhode Island. Together, we rise.

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www.aam-ri.org/donate