Facility Rental Space

Hold Your Next Event At The Museum!

The African American Museum in Philadelphia offers a unique setting for special events and programs with ongoing exhibitions and a convenient location within historic Philadelphia's Independence Mall and Pennsylvania Convention Center areas.

4 Galleries /  1 Great Auditorium

We offer four galleries and an auditorium/multipurpose room, all of which are available to the public for private use.

  • Gallery One: (960 sq. ft.)
    accommodates: 80 standing, 45-50 sitting
  • Gallery Two: (1,978 sq. ft.)
    accommodates: 100 standing, 60 sitting
  • Gallery Three: (2,484 sq. ft.)
    accommodates: 120 standing, 75 sitting
  • Gallery Four: (1,978 sq. ft.)
    accommodates: 100 standing, 60 sitting
  • Auditorium / Multipurpose Room*: (accommodations vary by layout)
    accommodations vary with scheduled exhibitions.
*The multi-purpose room features an 9'X35' stage and audio and visual equipment. It can be transformed from a reception/party setting into a formal environment with seating to accommodate up to 200 people for events such as movie screenings and fashion shows.  The facilities are also available for rental to members of the museum.

These spaces are ideal for corporate events, seminars, organizational meetings, weddings and a host of other events.

For more information, please contact our Visitor Services Department at (215) 574-0380, ext. 228.

Museum Hours

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

​Adults                         $14
Youth (4-12 yrs.)       $10
Students (w/ I.D.)      $10
Senior Citizens          $10
AAMP Members        FREE
Access / EBT *            $2
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.
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The museum offers barrier-free access for the physically disabled.
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Facility Rental Space

Hold Your Next Event At The Museum!

The African American Museum in Philadelphia offers a unique setting for special events and programs with ongoing exhibitions and a convenient location within historic Philadelphia's Independence Mall and Pennsylvania Convention Center areas.

4 Galleries /  1 Great Auditorium

We offer four galleries and an auditorium/multipurpose room, all of which are available to the public for private use.

  • Gallery One: (960 sq. ft.)
    accommodates: 80 standing, 45-50 sitting
  • Gallery Two: (1,978 sq. ft.)
    accommodates: 100 standing, 60 sitting
  • Gallery Three: (2,484 sq. ft.)
    accommodates: 120 standing, 75 sitting
  • Gallery Four: (1,978 sq. ft.)
    accommodates: 100 standing, 60 sitting
  • Auditorium / Multipurpose Room*: (accommodations vary by layout)
    accommodations vary with scheduled exhibitions.
*The multi-purpose room features an 9'X35' stage and audio and visual equipment. It can be transformed from a reception/party setting into a formal environment with seating to accommodate up to 200 people for events such as movie screenings and fashion shows.  The facilities are also available for rental to members of the museum.

These spaces are ideal for corporate events, seminars, organizational meetings, weddings and a host of other events.

For more information, please contact our Visitor Services Department at (215) 574-0380, ext. 228.