African American Museum in Philadelphia

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Founded in 1976 in celebration of the nation's Bicentennial, the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) is one of the first institutions funded and built by a major municipality to preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans. ​The African American Museum in Philadelphia is the first institution built by a major United States city to house and interpret the life and wo

rk of African Americans. Visit us and experience the richness and vibrancy of African American heritage and culture come alive in four magnificent exhibition galleries filled with exciting history and fascinating art.

06/23/2026

Juneteenth trivia with Dr. Ashley Jordan, President and CEO of the African American Museum in Philadelphia African American Museum In PHL lil_miss_sunshine24

📍Juneteenth Jubilee Block Party with support from Wawa Welcome America Festival Wawa

Happy Father’s Day to all of the amazing dads out there! Looking for something to do on this special day? Come celebrate...
06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all of the amazing dads out there! Looking for something to do on this special day? Come celebrate Father’s Day at the museum! We’re open until 5 p.m.!

06/20/2026

50 years of telling our story — and what better day to celebrate than Juneteenth. 🖤💛❤️

On June 19, 1865, the news of freedom finally reached the enslaved people of Galveston, Texas — over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. That day became Juneteenth: our nation’s celebration of Black freedom, resilience, and culture, now recognized as a federal holiday.

This year, the African American Museum in Philadelphia turned the block into a living tribute — music, vendors, dancing, generations of family out in the sun, all in celebration of AAMP’s 50th anniversary and the freedom this day represents.

Grateful to be in the crowd for a celebration this rich in history and joy. ✊🏾

Thank you for attending our Juneteenth Jubilee! We are so grateful to everyone who came together to help us commemorate ...
06/20/2026

Thank you for attending our Juneteenth Jubilee! We are so grateful to everyone who came together to help us commemorate Juneteenth and mark 50 years of bringing diverse communities together in greater appreciation of the Black experience through the combined narrative of art, culture and historical witness. The Museum will be closed today and will reopen tomorrow.

What an honor it is to celebrate with Philadelphia for Juneteenth Jubilee- PHL250 is in full effect!Doug E. Fresh ladies...
06/19/2026

What an honor it is to celebrate with Philadelphia for Juneteenth Jubilee- PHL250 is in full effect!

Doug E. Fresh ladies and gentlemen!!

Thank you to Councilmember Mark Squilla for coming you!

The RULER Slick Rick!!

We've got a lot to celebrate in 2026! It's Juneteenth, it's the 250th year of Philadelphia and it's the 50th year of AAM...
06/19/2026

We've got a lot to celebrate in 2026! It's Juneteenth, it's the 250th year of Philadelphia and it's the 50th year of AAMP!

Come on out and celebrate with us for our Juneteenth Block Party. Free admission from 10am-5pm, thanks to our friends at Wawa

It's a celebration!

Plan your day with us! Check out our Juneteenth Jubilee Block Party performance schedule so you can shop, eat, and explo...
06/18/2026

Plan your day with us! Check out our Juneteenth Jubilee Block Party performance schedule so you can shop, eat, and explore the museum on June 19 without missing your favorites on stage. https://www.aampmuseum.org/juneteenth-2026.html

Don't miss your favorite acts at our Juneteenth Block Party! Our headlining performances start at 1 p.m. Make sure to ca...
06/18/2026

Don't miss your favorite acts at our Juneteenth Block Party! Our headlining performances start at 1 p.m. Make sure to catch Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, Leah Jenea and DJ Jazzy Jeff on the Freedom Stage. https://www.aampmuseum.org/juneteenth-2026.html

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701 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA
19106

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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(215) 574-0380

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