African American Museum of Philadelphia

The African American Museum in Philadelphia

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(124) · Museum in Philadelphia, United States
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The museum covers the roots of African-Americans and their role in U.S. history, with a focus on the history and experience of slavery and captivity, as well …

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Oct 11, 2023
We visited the museum after seeing the first part of the Rising Sun Exhibit at the Academy of Art. A spectacular exhibit devoted to expressions answering the question as to whether the sun is rising…Full review by RonL40
Sep 10, 2023
I took an African American history class at Temple during the fall 2022 and I happened to pay attention and show up to class and the professor became one of my number one fans!! I know you have no id…Full review by Josh D
Sep 10, 2022
This museum will move in a few years to a new site. Imagine school groups come and it could be great for kids. There is a lot of content. It is not as rich as the NMAAHC in Wash, DC, but good none…Full review by nycmom22
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Founded in 1976, this modest museum has told the story of African Americans for decades. The draw here is the traveling exhibits including re…
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Established:1976
Located:701 Arch Street
Director:Ashley Jordan, Ph.D.
Curator:Dejay Duckett

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