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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
Leonie Alexandre
VP of Finance & Administration
Michele Walls
VP of External Relations & Development
Ivan Henderson
VP of Programming

James Claiborne
Public Programming Manager
Hannah Wallace
Educational Programming Manager
Amber Mays
Administrative Manager

Dejay Duckett
Director of Curatorial Services
Cassandra Murray
Group Sales Coordinator
Kysha Williamson
Senior Staff Accountant

Richard Watson
Exhibitions Manager / Artist in Residence
Melissa Newenhouse
Executive Team Assistant
Kirk Dorset
Facility Manager

Laronda Richardson
Visitor Services Manager
Alexandria Bingham
Curatorial Assistant
Melvin Waites
Security / Maintenance Supervisor
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
Clarence Bourne
Stephanie Mays Boyd
Kemel Dawkins
Gregory Deavens

Nicole Dye-Anderson
Frank Edmonds
Shawn Hendricks
Adé Lawal
Sylvia Watts McKinney
Patrick Oates, Ph.D.
Mustafa L. Rashed
Jonathan Saidel, Esq.
Honorable Stanley L. Straughter
Lowell L. Thomas, Esq.


Ex-Officio Members
Sandra Dungee Glenn
Obra S. Kernodle, IV
Linda Waters Richardson


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

​Wednesday thru Saturday
10 AM - 5 PM
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Sunday
12 Noon - 5 PM
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Open Dr. Martin Luther King Day with related programs
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General Admission

​Adults                         $14
Youth (4-12 yrs.)       $10
Students (w/ I.D.)      $10

Senior Citizens          $10
AAMP Members        
FREE

Access / EBT *                $2
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Group Rates              CALL
​(215) 574-0380 ext. 225

* Present your Pennsylvania ACCESS/EBT card and receive general admission for up to four adults at $2 each.  Learn more...
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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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    • JACK T. FRANKLIN
    • CIVIC CENTER
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    • FUNDED PROJECTS
  • EDUCATION
    • EDUCATORS
    • STUDENTS
    • CHILDREN & FAMILIES
  • CALENDAR
  • Membership
  • SUPPORT
    • GIVE TO AAMP >
      • Make A Donation
      • Become A Member
      • Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)
      • Donor Listing
    • EVENTS >
      • Evening @ AAMP
      • AAMP @ Martha's Vineyard
    • VOLUNTEER
  • GET INVOLVED
  • FACILITY RENTAL
  • AAMP GIFT SHOP
  • ABOUT US +
    • THE MUSEUM
    • VISITING AAMP >
      • Special Promotion
      • 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
Leonie Alexandre
VP of Finance & Administration
Michele Walls
VP of External Relations & Development
Ivan Henderson
VP of Programming

James Claiborne
Public Programming Manager
Hannah Wallace
Educational Programming Manager
Amber Mays
Administrative Manager

Dejay Duckett
Director of Curatorial Services
Cassandra Murray
Group Sales Coordinator
Kysha Williamson
Senior Staff Accountant

Richard Watson
Exhibitions Manager / Artist in Residence
Melissa Newenhouse
Executive Team Assistant
Kirk Dorset
Facility Manager

Laronda Richardson
Visitor Services Manager
Alexandria Bingham
Curatorial Assistant
Melvin Waites
Security / Maintenance Supervisor
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
Clarence Bourne
Stephanie Mays Boyd
Kemel Dawkins
Gregory Deavens

Nicole Dye-Anderson
Frank Edmonds
Shawn Hendricks
Adé Lawal
Sylvia Watts McKinney
Patrick Oates, Ph.D.
Mustafa L. Rashed
Jonathan Saidel, Esq.
Honorable Stanley L. Straughter
Lowell L. Thomas, Esq.


Ex-Officio Members
Sandra Dungee Glenn
Obra S. Kernodle, IV
Linda Waters Richardson


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