African American Museum in Philadelphia
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is the first museum funded and built by a city to preserve and exhibit African American heritage. It is home to galleries exploring the African Diaspora, Philadelphia’s Black experience, and contemporary narratives through art, history, and culture.
Address: 701 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 574-0380
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Plans to Transform Old Family Court Building Into Hotel, Museum Have Not Progressed After Several Years
Plans to turn the historic Family Court building into a hotel and move the African American Museum in Philadelphia to an adjacent lot have collapsed,…
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Independence Health Group CEO Gregory Deavens Announces Plan to Retire at End of 2025
Gregory Deavens, the President and CEO of Independence Health Group, the parent company of Independence Blue Cross, will retire at the end of 2025. Deavens became…
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The African American Museum in Philadelphia Announces Programming for Black History Month
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) has announced its lineup of programming and events in honor of Black History Month, which this year is…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia to Present New Exhibition from Award-Winning Actress, CCH Pounder
The African American Museum in Philadelphia will soon present a new exhibition titled, “Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection.” The exhibition, which will…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia to Host Event Celebrating History of Black Music in Philly
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is hosting an event celebrating the rich history of “The Philadelphia Sound” on Thursday, August 1. The official name…
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The African American Museum in Philadelphia To Celebrate the Black Experience Through Country and Folk Music
In the second of a series of events throughout June in celebration of Black Music Month, the African American Museum in Philadelphia will highlight the…
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PECO’s Sabrina Brooks Named to City and State PA’s List of Women Blazing New Trails Across the Commonwealth
Sabrina Brooks, PECO’s Director of Customer Strategy and Governance and a board member at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, has been named to City…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia Spotlights Printmaker Dox Thrash in New Exhibit
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is showcasing the life and legacy of visionary artist and printmaker Dox Thrash in its newest exhibit, writes Cherise…
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