History museum

The African American Museum in Philadelphia

59 locals recommend,
Location
701 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA
Chinatown

Tips from locals

Boku
September 7, 2022
a look at those that beautiful African American people that contributed towards the freedom of blacks and played a huge part in the development of this country.
M.A.
May 6, 2020
SEE WHAT WE MISSED LEARNING IN SCHOOL
Melissa
November 8, 2017
The first museum funded and built by a municipality to help preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans.
Gary
May 13, 2018
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is notable as the first museum funded and built by a municipality to help preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans
Croydon Hall
October 15, 2019
This museum takes a fresh and bold look at the stories of African-Americans and their role in the founding of the nation through the core exhibit Audacious Freedom. Other exhibits explore contemporary issues through art and historic artifacts. The museum hosts weekend workshops and hands-on activities.

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