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Media & Press

​Please direct all media and press inquiries to:
​

Samantha Byles
SByles@bellevuepr.com 
857-869-0822

Press Releases
  • ‘Race in Philly: Color of Water' Dives into Overlooked Relationship for People of Color - NBC10 - August 23, 2022
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  • See AAMP's 'Green Book' inspired exhibit, 'Sanctuary' before it hits the road - The Philadelphia Tribune - August 21, 2022

  • 73 Things to Do in Philadelphia This Weekend - Philly Magazine

  • The 10 best events around Philly this week - The Philadelphia Inquirer - August 18, 2022

  • African American Museum will move to former Family Court building on Ben Franklin Parkway - The Philadelphia Inquirer - August 11, 2022

  • African American Museum in Philadelphia: Celebrating our past, embracing the future - The Philadelphia Sunday SUN - May 6, 2022
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  • Know Before You Go: The African American Museum in Philadelphia presents Derrick Adams: Sanctuary - Broad Street Review - April 27, 2022​
 
  • ‘The Green Book’ inspires an artist in a new African American Museum exhibit - The Philadelphia Inquirer - April 9, 2022
 
  • Walking through Philadelphia with ‘The Green Book’ as a guide - The Philadelphia Inquirer - April 9, 2022
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  • Insiders’ guide to 17 essential children’s museums in Philadelphia - inquirer.com - March 9, 2022
 
  • Expanding Virtual Options At The African American Museum In Philadelphia - comcastnewsmakers.com - March 1, 2022
 
  • AAMP President has a vision for Black History month and beyond - phillytrib.com - February 20, 2022
 
  • Where to Learn About Philadelphia’s Black History - thrillist.com - February 18, 2022
 
  • Celebrating Black History Month? These 5 Cities Are Going All Out - nytimes.com - February 9, 2022
 
  • 13 museums and cultural landmarks that showcase Black history in Philadelphia - inquirer.com - February 3, 2022
 
  • Here’s How To Enjoy a Philadelphia Day Trip on the Cheap - okayplayer.com - January 2022
 
  • New AAMP exhibit honors the ancestors - phillytrib.com - January 2, 2022
  • Philly museum celebrates the spirit of ‘unity’ on the first day of Kwanzaa - whyy.org - December 26, 2021

  • Holidays across cultures - Kwanzaa and 'A Child's Celebration' - omny.fm - December 21, 2021​
 
  • The Sky's the Limit for Some Museum Shop Shoppers - sgnmag.com - November/December 2021
 
  • Things to Do in Philadelphia This Week & Weekend - visitphilly.com - November 15, 2021
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  • Artist Speaks of ‘Revelations' in New AAMP Exhibition - nbcphiladelphia.com - November 1, 2021
 
  • The Weekly Roundup, October 27 - November 2 - broadstreetreview.com - Oct 27, 2021
 
  • ‘Portals + Revelations’ exhibit examines artist Richard J. Watson’s works that some are calling genius - inquirer.com - October 27, 2021
 
  •  Artist Richard Watson's best day ever in Philadelphia  - axios.com - October 22, 2021
 
  • 68 Things to Do in Philadelphia This Weekend - phillymag.com - 2021​
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  • ​Things to do on a budget in Philadelphia this fall - cheaphotels.org - October 12, 2021​
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  • African American Museum in Philadelphia welcomes Dr. Ashley Jordan as new president and CEO - 6abc Philadelphia - September 8, 2021
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  • African American Museum in Philadelphia names new president and ceo - inquirer.com - September 8, 2021
 
  • African American Museum names its new CEO - WHYY - September 8, 2021
 
  • AAMP names Dr. Ashley Jordan as President and CEO - phillytrib.com - September 8, 2021​
 
  • Mural Arts Philadelphia / African American Musuem Announce Exhibition Highlighting Criminal Justice System With Impacted Artists - October 15, 2020
 
  • ​PAFA and AAMP receive major grants from The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage to support transformative, multi-site exhibition Rising Sun - Press Release​
 

Video Media

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Michelle Obama Visits AAMP
​Michelle Obama surprises group of Philadelphia high school girls - November 30, 2018
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Michelle Obama gives advice, hugs to Philly girls - November 29, 2018

Michelle Obama Surprises High Schoolers Before Book Tour Stop At Wells Fargo - November 29, 2018
 
Former First Lady Michelle Obama surprises students in Philadelphia - November 29, 2019
 
Michelle Obama empowers, inspires in Philly visit - November 29, 2019
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   |   
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​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
Media & Press

​Please direct all media and press inquiries to:
​

Samantha Byles
SByles@bellevuepr.com 
857-869-0822

Press Releases
  • ‘Race in Philly: Color of Water' Dives into Overlooked Relationship for People of Color - NBC10 - August 23, 2022
​
  • See AAMP's 'Green Book' inspired exhibit, 'Sanctuary' before it hits the road - The Philadelphia Tribune - August 21, 2022

  • 73 Things to Do in Philadelphia This Weekend - Philly Magazine

  • The 10 best events around Philly this week - The Philadelphia Inquirer - August 18, 2022

  • African American Museum will move to former Family Court building on Ben Franklin Parkway - The Philadelphia Inquirer - August 11, 2022

  • African American Museum in Philadelphia: Celebrating our past, embracing the future - The Philadelphia Sunday SUN - May 6, 2022
​
  • Know Before You Go: The African American Museum in Philadelphia presents Derrick Adams: Sanctuary - Broad Street Review - April 27, 2022​
 
  • ‘The Green Book’ inspires an artist in a new African American Museum exhibit - The Philadelphia Inquirer - April 9, 2022
 
  • Walking through Philadelphia with ‘The Green Book’ as a guide - The Philadelphia Inquirer - April 9, 2022
​
  • Insiders’ guide to 17 essential children’s museums in Philadelphia - inquirer.com - March 9, 2022
 
  • Expanding Virtual Options At The African American Museum In Philadelphia - comcastnewsmakers.com - March 1, 2022
 
  • AAMP President has a vision for Black History month and beyond - phillytrib.com - February 20, 2022
 
  • Where to Learn About Philadelphia’s Black History - thrillist.com - February 18, 2022
 
  • Celebrating Black History Month? These 5 Cities Are Going All Out - nytimes.com - February 9, 2022
 
  • 13 museums and cultural landmarks that showcase Black history in Philadelphia - inquirer.com - February 3, 2022
 
  • Here’s How To Enjoy a Philadelphia Day Trip on the Cheap - okayplayer.com - January 2022
 
  • New AAMP exhibit honors the ancestors - phillytrib.com - January 2, 2022
  • Philly museum celebrates the spirit of ‘unity’ on the first day of Kwanzaa - whyy.org - December 26, 2021

  • Holidays across cultures - Kwanzaa and 'A Child's Celebration' - omny.fm - December 21, 2021​
 
  • The Sky's the Limit for Some Museum Shop Shoppers - sgnmag.com - November/December 2021
 
  • Things to Do in Philadelphia This Week & Weekend - visitphilly.com - November 15, 2021
​
  • Artist Speaks of ‘Revelations' in New AAMP Exhibition - nbcphiladelphia.com - November 1, 2021
 
  • The Weekly Roundup, October 27 - November 2 - broadstreetreview.com - Oct 27, 2021
 
  • ‘Portals + Revelations’ exhibit examines artist Richard J. Watson’s works that some are calling genius - inquirer.com - October 27, 2021
 
  •  Artist Richard Watson's best day ever in Philadelphia  - axios.com - October 22, 2021
 
  • 68 Things to Do in Philadelphia This Weekend - phillymag.com - 2021​
​
  • ​Things to do on a budget in Philadelphia this fall - cheaphotels.org - October 12, 2021​
​
  • African American Museum in Philadelphia welcomes Dr. Ashley Jordan as new president and CEO - 6abc Philadelphia - September 8, 2021
​
  • African American Museum in Philadelphia names new president and ceo - inquirer.com - September 8, 2021
 
  • African American Museum names its new CEO - WHYY - September 8, 2021
 
  • AAMP names Dr. Ashley Jordan as President and CEO - phillytrib.com - September 8, 2021​
 
  • Mural Arts Philadelphia / African American Musuem Announce Exhibition Highlighting Criminal Justice System With Impacted Artists - October 15, 2020
 
  • ​PAFA and AAMP receive major grants from The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage to support transformative, multi-site exhibition Rising Sun - Press Release​
 

Video Media

Picture
Michelle Obama Visits AAMP
​Michelle Obama surprises group of Philadelphia high school girls - November 30, 2018
​
Michelle Obama gives advice, hugs to Philly girls - November 29, 2018

Michelle Obama Surprises High Schoolers Before Book Tour Stop At Wells Fargo - November 29, 2018
 
Former First Lady Michelle Obama surprises students in Philadelphia - November 29, 2019
 
Michelle Obama empowers, inspires in Philly visit - November 29, 2019