The African American Museum in Philadelphia offers a unique setting for special events and programs with ongoing exhibitions and a convenient location within historic Philadelphia's Independence Mall and Pennsylvania Convention Center areas.

We offer four galleries and an auditorium/multipurpose room, all of which are available to the public for private use.

• Gallery One: (960 sq. ft.)
  accommodates: 80 standing, 45-50 sitting

• Gallery Two: (1,978 sq. ft.)
  accommodates: 100 standing, 60 sitting

• Gallery Three: (2,484 sq. ft.)
  accommodates: 120 standing, 75 sitting

• Gallery Four: (1,978 sq. ft.)
  accommodates: 100 standing, 60 sitting

• Auditorium / Multipurpose Room*: (accommodations vary by layout)
  accommodations vary with scheduled exhibitions.

*The multi-purpose room features an 9'X35' stage and audio and visual equipment. It can be transformed from a reception/party setting into a formal environment with seating to accommodate up to 200 people for events such as movie screenings and fashion shows.  The facilities are also available for rental to members of the museum.

These spaces are ideal for corporate events, seminars, organizational meetings, weddings and a host of other events.

For more information, please contact Gladys Adams at (215) 574-0380, ext. 228.

Click Here to download the Rental Application (PDF).