Facility Rental Space
Have Your Next Event Surrounded by History & Culture!
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. Accommodations vary with scheduled exhibitions.

  • Gallery One: (960 sq. ft.)
    accommodates: 80 standing, 45-50 seated
  • Gallery Two: (1,978 sq. ft.)
    accommodates: 100 standing, 60 seated
  • Gallery Three: (2,484 sq. ft.)
    accommodates: 120 standing, 80 seated
  • Gallery Four: (1,978 sq. ft.)
    accommodates: 100 standing, 110 seated
  • Auditorium / Multipurpose Room*: (Varies by arrangement) accommodates: 280 standing, 200 seated
*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.
* View Facility Rental Pricing Sheet
For more information and to book the museum for your event, please contact our Visitor Services Department at (215) 574-0380, ext. 228.
Museum Hours

Until capacity limits are lifted by the City of Philadelphia the Museum has limited visits to three timeslots observing the following hours of operations:

Thursday – Sunday : 12 – 5 PM
  • Time Slot 1: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
  • Time Slot 2: 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
  • ​Time Slot 3: 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
* There is a 10-minute grace period for arrival to go through COVID-19 protocols.
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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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Facility Rental Space
Have Your Next Event Surrounded by History & Culture!
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. Accommodations vary with scheduled exhibitions.

  • Gallery One: (960 sq. ft.)
    accommodates: 80 standing, 45-50 seated
  • Gallery Two: (1,978 sq. ft.)
    accommodates: 100 standing, 60 seated
  • Gallery Three: (2,484 sq. ft.)
    accommodates: 120 standing, 80 seated
  • Gallery Four: (1,978 sq. ft.)
    accommodates: 100 standing, 110 seated
  • Auditorium / Multipurpose Room*: (Varies by arrangement) accommodates: 280 standing, 200 seated
*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.
* View Facility Rental Pricing Sheet
For more information and to book the museum for your event, please contact our Visitor Services Department at (215) 574-0380, ext. 228.