African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey

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African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey AAHMSNJ Features African American cultural artifacts and the work of local artists in Southern New J And that's where the idea came from.

"Folks used to come to my house and say, This place looks like a museum. I had this quest for collecting just for me. Then, all of a sudden, something came over me and I thought, How dare you collect all of this just for yourself? You could share all of this."
- Ralph E. Hunter, Sr., Museum Founder

The African American Heritage Museum Of Southern New Jersey brings to life the African American experience of the 20th Century as it documents the struggle of one group of Americans to carve their own place in the wider cultural landscape. With a permanent home in the heart of Southern New Jersey, and a traveling museum with access to over 3,000 historical and cultural artifacts, the museum offers a unique opportunity to open a window to the mindset of successive generations of African Americans and provides an understanding to its cultural evolution.

Art and artists in our newest exhibit Newtonville exhibit devoted to Unity & Heritage. On display now through December 2...
10/11/2026

Art and artists in our newest exhibit Newtonville exhibit devoted to Unity & Heritage. On display now through December 29. More info at AAHMSNJ.org.

The art and artists in our latest Newtonville exhibit devoted to Unity and Heritage. On display now through December 29.
10/11/2026

The art and artists in our latest Newtonville exhibit devoted to Unity and Heritage. On display now through December 29.

The African American Heritage Museum of Southern NJ is seeking our first Executive Director. We're looking for someone w...
10/05/2026

The African American Heritage Museum of Southern NJ is seeking our first Executive Director. We're looking for someone who can successfully grow our organization and take it to the next level. Review the full job description and upload your resume AND cover letter to our website by Friday, October 9. LINK IN COMMENTS.

10/01/2026

African American Traveling Museum

09/28/2026

African American history is American history.

Understanding America means understanding the experiences, contributions, struggles and achievements of African Americans.

The AAHMSNJ Traveling Museum brings those stories directly to your school, organization or community—making history accessible, engaging and relevant.
Bring an important part of American history to your audience.
đź—“ Book the Traveling Museum today.

09/27/2026

We will be CLOSED today, Sunday, September 27.

Visit us on Wednesday, September 30 at 11am when we reopen!

Address

2200 Fairmount Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ
08401

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

(609) 350-6662

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