EDUCATORS

Education Programs

AAMP offers a variety of programs and learning opportunities for visitors of all ages and backgrounds, from guided tours to film screenings, hands-on arts and craft activities to Traveling Trunks! To learn more, please explore the links below.

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Have Questions? Contact us at 215-574-0380 or info@aampmuseum.org

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The African American Museum in Philadelphia has now opened The Saviors & Survivors Summer 2020 Contest. This contest calls on Philadelphia high school students to assess the existing challenges faced by Black communities during the COVID-19 pandemic and compare these experiences with that of the free Black community in Philadelphia during the 1793 Yellow Fever epidemic.

See submission details here and submit your essay to seusebio@aampmuseum.org by August 28th.
Read. Write. & Win!

Educators and Group Leaders

Are you interested in planning an experience for your group? Whether you’re a school class, family reunion, fraternal society or something else entirely, we have options designed to engage you in learning about the art, history and culture of peoples of the African Diaspora.

Group Tours and Workshops

We welcome groups of all ages to our museum for docent-led or self-guided tours. Tours last approximately 45-60 minutes and provide an overview of the museum’s exhibits, including our core exhibit, Audacious Freedom: African Americans in Philadelphia 1776-1876, and temporary exhibits that change approximately twice a year. Tours are designed to encourage a deeper engagement with exhibits while exposing group members to what may be unfamiliar information about the arts, history and culture of peoples of the African Diaspora.

Storytellers, Historical Re-Enactors, Music, Dance, and More! Our Learning Through the Arts and AAMP on the Go! workshops bring history to life and arts to your group with interactive learning opportunities sure to keep participants talking.

< Learn more about booking Group Tours and the exciting experiences, which can be added to a museum tour or offered independently at our site or yours.

Looking to make a day of it? Ask us about our reciprocal admission agreements with nearby institutions!

Ready to Book an Experience for Your Group?
Complete an application online or call 215-574-0380 x225.

Traveling Trunks

Imagine finding a wooden trunk filled with objects, papers and clothing from another time and another life. What stories would it have to tell? With our Trailblazers to Freedom Traveling Trunks, you can dive in and explore! Representing the lives several of Philadelphia’s most interesting African Americans from the Revolutionary and Civil War Eras, and featuring video pulled from our core exhibit, Audacious Freedom: African Americans in Philadelphia 1776-1876, these trunks are a great way to uncover unknown stories from the past.

This trunk is FREE for schools within the School District of Philadelphia.