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
Melissa Newenhouse
Executive Team Assistant
Nicolas Gaudreau
Vice President of Development
Dejay Duckett
Vice President of Curatorial Services

Curatorial Services
Zindzi Harley
Assistant Curator
Richard Watson
Exhibitions Manager / Artist in Residence
Michael Wilson
Pew Curatorial Fellow

Programming
Nina Ball
Director of Programming
Morgan Lloyd
Programming Coordinator

Guest Services
Amber Mays
Manager of Event Rentals
Cassandra Murray-Phillips
Director of Guest Services
Marcie Gray
Guest Services Manager
Kahleanna Ferguson
Guest Services Representative
Kyla Spencer
Guest Services Representative

Security / Maintenance
Melvin Waites
Security / Maintenance Supervisor
Ryan Lawson
Custodial Technician
Board of Directors
Officers
Sabrina M. Brooks, Chair
Brian Cohen, Vice Chair
Michael G. Horsey, CPA, Vice Chair
Donn G. Scott**, Treasurer
Roberta Torian, Esq., Secretary


Directors
Alex Alston
Anne R. Andres
Arthur M. Ayres, Jr., CPA
Jannie Blackwell
Clarence Bourne
Stephanie Mays Boyd

Stephanie Kosta
Kemel Dawkins
Gregory Deavens

Frank Edmonds
John Hanson
Shawn Hendricks

Adé Lawal
Sylvia Watts McKinney
Patrick Oates, Ph.D.
Mustafa L. Rashed
Honorable Stanley L. Straughter
Councilmember Isaiah Thomas
​Lowell L. Thomas, Esq.


Ex-Officio Members
Sandra Dungee Glenn

Chairmen Emeritus**
Harold T. Epps
Michael B. Hill 
Ernest Jones, Esq.
M. Claire Lomax, Esq.

Kevin D. Nesbitt
Carl E. Singley, Esq.

​
Founder
Clarence Farmer
Museum Hours

To ensure the health and safety of our guests and employees the Museum has limited visits to four timeslots per day, observing the following hours of operations:

Thursday – Sunday : 10 AM – 5 PM
  • Time Slot 1: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Time Slot 2: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
  • ​Time Slot 3: 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
  • ​Time Slot 4: 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
* Guests and employees are required to adhere to COVID-19 protocols as part of admittance to Museum galleries. Guests are required to wear masks during their visit and adhere to social distancing and other health and safety guidelines.
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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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  • Join Now
  • EXHIBITIONS
    • CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
    • UPCOMING EXHIBITS
    • CALL FOR ARTWORK
    • EXHIBIT PROPOSALS
    • PAST EXHIBITS
  • COLLECTIONS
    • JACK T. FRANKLIN
    • CIVIC CENTER
    • ONLINE COLLECTIONS DATABASE
    • FUNDED PROJECTS
  • EDUCATION
    • EDUCATORS
    • STUDENTS
    • CHILDREN & FAMILIES
  • CALENDAR
  • SUPPORT
    • GIVE TO AAMP >
      • Make A Donation
      • Become A Member
      • Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)
    • EVENTS >
      • Evening @ AAMP
      • AAMP @ Martha's Vineyard
    • VOLUNTEER
  • GET INVOLVED
  • FACILITY RENTAL
  • AAMP GIFT SHOP
  • 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
Melissa Newenhouse
Executive Team Assistant
Nicolas Gaudreau
Vice President of Development
Dejay Duckett
Vice President of Curatorial Services

Curatorial Services
Zindzi Harley
Assistant Curator
Richard Watson
Exhibitions Manager / Artist in Residence
Michael Wilson
Pew Curatorial Fellow

Programming
Nina Ball
Director of Programming
Morgan Lloyd
Programming Coordinator

Guest Services
Amber Mays
Manager of Event Rentals
Cassandra Murray-Phillips
Director of Guest Services
Marcie Gray
Guest Services Manager
Kahleanna Ferguson
Guest Services Representative
Kyla Spencer
Guest Services Representative

Security / Maintenance
Melvin Waites
Security / Maintenance Supervisor
Ryan Lawson
Custodial Technician
Board of Directors
Officers
Sabrina M. Brooks, Chair
Brian Cohen, Vice Chair
Michael G. Horsey, CPA, Vice Chair
Donn G. Scott**, Treasurer
Roberta Torian, Esq., Secretary


Directors
Alex Alston
Anne R. Andres
Arthur M. Ayres, Jr., CPA
Jannie Blackwell
Clarence Bourne
Stephanie Mays Boyd

Stephanie Kosta
Kemel Dawkins
Gregory Deavens

Frank Edmonds
John Hanson
Shawn Hendricks

Adé Lawal
Sylvia Watts McKinney
Patrick Oates, Ph.D.
Mustafa L. Rashed
Honorable Stanley L. Straughter
Councilmember Isaiah Thomas
​Lowell L. Thomas, Esq.


Ex-Officio Members
Sandra Dungee Glenn

Chairmen Emeritus**
Harold T. Epps
Michael B. Hill 
Ernest Jones, Esq.
M. Claire Lomax, Esq.

Kevin D. Nesbitt
Carl E. Singley, Esq.

​
Founder
Clarence Farmer