African American Museum in Philadelphia
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About AAMP

Museum History
Founded in 1976 in celebration of the nation's Bicentennial, the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) is the first institution funded and built by a major municipality to preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans. Throughout its evolution, the museum has objectively interpreted and presented the achievements and aspirations of African Americans from pre-colonial times to the current day.

The museum is committed to telling the story of African Americans in all its permutations: family life, the Civil Rights movement, arts and entertainment, sports, medicine, architecture, politics, religion, law and technology. The AAMP currently houses four galleries and an auditorium, each of which offer exhibitions anchored by one of our three dominant themes: the African Diaspora, the Philadelphia Story, and the Contemporary Narrative.

Our Mission
The African American Museum in Philadelphia brings diverse communities together in greater appreciation of the Black experience through the combined narrative of art, culture and historical witness.

Our Vision
The African American Museum will be an integral asset of the Philadelphia cultural landscape that makes a meaningful impact on visitors’ lives as they experience the stories of people of African descent through art, history and culture.

AAMP Staff
Executive Leadership
Ashley Jordan, Ph.D.
President & CEO
Alex Thomas
Executive Assistant

Development
Delphia Ridley
Vice President of Development
Curatorial Services
Dejay Duckett
Vice President of Curatorial Services
Richard Watson
Exhibitions Manager / Artist in Residence
Michael Wilson
Pew Curatorial Fellow
Jessica Hamman
Registrar / Collections Manager

Marketing
Theresa Spencer
Brand Ambassador
Programming
Damon McCool
Director of Programming
Morgan Lloyd
Programming Coordinator
Human Resources
Latoya Hamilton
HR Manager

Guest Services
Amber Mays
Director of Events
Marcie Gray
Director of Guest Services
Isis Green
Guest Services Representative
Crystal Conrad
Guest Services Representative


Security / Maintenance
Melvin Waites
Director of Facilities
Ryan Lawson
Maintenance Supervisor
Kristan Goldsmith
Maintenance Technician
Board of Directors
Officers
Kemel Dawkins, Chair
Arthur M. Ayers, Jr. CPA, Treasurer
Stephanie Mays Boyd, Secretary


Directors
​Alex Alston
Jannie Blackwell
Clarence Bourne
Denise Christian, M.D.
Brian Cohen
Gregory Deavens
Shawn Hendricks
Michael G. Horsey, CPA
​Louis King
Stephanie Kosta
Ade Lawal
Patrick M. Oates, Ph.D
Mustafa L. Rashed
Derek Redcross, CPA
Stanley L. Straughter
Isaiah Thomas
Lowell L. Thomas, Esq.
Antonio Tillis, Ph.D.
Sylvia Watts McKinney


Ex-Officio Members
Sandra Dungee Glenn

Chairmen Emeritus
Sabrina M. Brooks
Harold T. Epps
Michael B. Hill
Ernest Jones, Esq.
M. Claire Lomax, Esq. † (1962-2022)
Kevin D. Nesbitt
Donn G. Scott
Carl E. Singley, Esq.

​
Founder
Clarence Farmer
Museum Hours

Discover our Exhibits and Collections Wednesday for Group Tours ONLY and Thursday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Please note that our last tour starts at 4:00 pm.

Thursday – Sunday : 10 AM – 5 PM​​
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   |   
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​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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  • EXHIBITIONS
    • CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
    • UPCOMING EXHIBITS
    • PAST EXHIBITS
  • JOIN NOW
  • COLLECTIONS
    • JACK T. FRANKLIN
    • CIVIC CENTER
    • ONLINE COLLECTIONS DATABASE
    • FUNDED PROJECTS
  • EDUCATION
    • EDUCATORS
    • STUDENTS
    • CHILDREN & FAMILIES
  • CALENDAR
    • Full Events Calendar
    • MLK Celebration
    • Black History Month
    • Juneteenth Block Party
    • Kwanzaa Celebration
  • SUPPORT
    • GIVE TO AAMP >
      • Make A Donation
      • Become A Member
      • Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)
    • VOLUNTEER
    • Collaboration Project Proposal
    • AAMP IN THE COMMUNITY
  • GET INVOLVED
  • EVENT RENTAL
  • ABOUT US +
    • THE MUSEUM
    • VISITING AAMP >
      • GETTING HERE
    • MEDIA & PRESS
About AAMP

Museum History
Founded in 1976 in celebration of the nation's Bicentennial, the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) is the first institution funded and built by a major municipality to preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans. Throughout its evolution, the museum has objectively interpreted and presented the achievements and aspirations of African Americans from pre-colonial times to the current day.

The museum is committed to telling the story of African Americans in all its permutations: family life, the Civil Rights movement, arts and entertainment, sports, medicine, architecture, politics, religion, law and technology. The AAMP currently houses four galleries and an auditorium, each of which offer exhibitions anchored by one of our three dominant themes: the African Diaspora, the Philadelphia Story, and the Contemporary Narrative.

Our Mission
The African American Museum in Philadelphia brings diverse communities together in greater appreciation of the Black experience through the combined narrative of art, culture and historical witness.

Our Vision
The African American Museum will be an integral asset of the Philadelphia cultural landscape that makes a meaningful impact on visitors’ lives as they experience the stories of people of African descent through art, history and culture.

AAMP Staff
Executive Leadership
Ashley Jordan, Ph.D.
President & CEO
Alex Thomas
Executive Assistant

Development
Delphia Ridley
Vice President of Development
Curatorial Services
Dejay Duckett
Vice President of Curatorial Services
Richard Watson
Exhibitions Manager / Artist in Residence
Michael Wilson
Pew Curatorial Fellow
Jessica Hamman
Registrar / Collections Manager

Marketing
Theresa Spencer
Brand Ambassador
Programming
Damon McCool
Director of Programming
Morgan Lloyd
Programming Coordinator
Human Resources
Latoya Hamilton
HR Manager

Guest Services
Amber Mays
Director of Events
Marcie Gray
Director of Guest Services
Isis Green
Guest Services Representative
Crystal Conrad
Guest Services Representative


Security / Maintenance
Melvin Waites
Director of Facilities
Ryan Lawson
Maintenance Supervisor
Kristan Goldsmith
Maintenance Technician
Board of Directors
Officers
Kemel Dawkins, Chair
Arthur M. Ayers, Jr. CPA, Treasurer
Stephanie Mays Boyd, Secretary


Directors
​Alex Alston
Jannie Blackwell
Clarence Bourne
Denise Christian, M.D.
Brian Cohen
Gregory Deavens
Shawn Hendricks
Michael G. Horsey, CPA
​Louis King
Stephanie Kosta
Ade Lawal
Patrick M. Oates, Ph.D
Mustafa L. Rashed
Derek Redcross, CPA
Stanley L. Straughter
Isaiah Thomas
Lowell L. Thomas, Esq.
Antonio Tillis, Ph.D.
Sylvia Watts McKinney


Ex-Officio Members
Sandra Dungee Glenn

Chairmen Emeritus
Sabrina M. Brooks
Harold T. Epps
Michael B. Hill
Ernest Jones, Esq.
M. Claire Lomax, Esq. † (1962-2022)
Kevin D. Nesbitt
Donn G. Scott
Carl E. Singley, Esq.

​
Founder
Clarence Farmer