Welcome To AAMP
​The African American Museum in Philadelphia is the first institution built by a major United States city to house and interpret the life and work of African Americans. Our doors are open for your enjoyment and enlightenment. 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.
WELCOME BACK TO AAMP!
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is now open to the public and we can’t wait to see you! Timed tickets are now on sale. Click here for more information on how you can purchase your tickets today!
​AAMP’s Virtual Campus offers the communities we serve access to an online sampling of the variety of exhibitions, programs and resources we use to teach and learn at AAMP every day. Built in response to community needs during our extended closure, the Virtual Campus will remain a vital onramp to the AAMP experience for diverse audiences, even after the museum reopens. Come on in and see what we have been working on, and find out all the new experiences we hope to share with you in the near future!
​Please click below to register for quick access to the Virtual Campus.​
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Anna Russell Jones: The Art of Design
On View: May 6 - September 12, 2021

​Anna Russell Jones: The Art of Design highlights the diverse treasures of AAMP’s permanent collection. Anna Russell Jones (1902-1995), was the first African American graduate of the Philadelphia School of Design for Women, now Moore College of Art and Design, and an alumna of the anatomy department of Howard Medical School, now Howard University College of Medicine. more...
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Rendering Justice 
On View: Online Exhibition
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Rendering Justice is a powerful exhibition, curated by artist Jesse Krimes, that showcases an expansive examination of mass incarceration and an unflinching depiction of contemporary America. The artworks are part of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Reimagining Reentry program, which supports formerly incarcerated artists in the creation of public art projects. The nine artist’s work individually and in pairs to highlight a broad range of issues bound in mass incarceration, with a focus on Philadelphia. more...
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Museum Hours

Until capacity limits are lifted by the City of Philadelphia the Museum has limited visits to three timeslots observing the following hours of operations:

Thursday – Sunday : 12 – 5 PM
  • Time Slot 1: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
  • Time Slot 2: 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
  • ​Time Slot 3: 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
* There is a 10-minute grace period for arrival to go through COVID-19 protocols.
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General Admission

​Adults                         $14
Youth (4-12 yrs.)       $10
Students (w/ I.D.)      $10
Senior Citizens          $10
AAMP Members        FREE
​Group Rates              CALL
​(215) 574-0380 ext. 225
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​701 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 574-0380   |   (Directions)*

​The Museum is located in the City's Historic District at the corner of 7th & Arch Streets, one block from Independence National Historic Park and a short walk from the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The museum offers barrier-free access for the physically disabled.
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