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African American Museum in Philadelphia

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701 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106 United States Get Directions
Website https://www.aampmuseum.org/

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  • Embrace the Legacy at the African American Museum in Philadelphia

    African American Museum in Philadelphia 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This is an exclusive opportunity to receive a guided tour of the exhibition. Membership to the Museum is included in the ticket priceCelebrate Black History Month with a reception and an exclusive opportunity to take a guided tour through the African American Museum in Philadelphia's fascinating exhibition Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design. Read More.To support the Museum's efforts to preserve our legacy, each ticket purchase includes a 1-year Dual Membership. (Unlimited visits for 2 guests. Discounted tickets for 2 guests.)

  • Party For A Cause: A Party for Preemies Fundraiser & Pre-Conference Mixer

    Black Maternal Health and Neonatal Equity Conference: Moving Forward
    African American Museum in Philadelphia 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Once Upon A Preemie, Inc. for our 3rd Annual Fundraiser––A Party for Preemies, an event dedicated to raising critical funds to advance our mission and serve as a pre-conference mixer. Guests will enjoy an inspiring afternoon of hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, music, networking, raffle prizes, and more! All tax-deductible proceeds will support our operational, programmatic, and family empowerment needs.

    $100

  • AAMP Family Fun Day: History is Alive! Sojourner Truth Storytime

    Wayne Art Center Pottery Sale
    African American Museum in Philadelphia 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    On October 13, 2024, from 1 to 3 PM, get ready for an unforgettable adventure as we step into history with the legendary Sojourner Truth! Start your visit off by meeting Sojourner in the Conversations Gallery 2 at 1 PM for a Black History pop quiz game. Stop by the front desk and grab your materials for the scavenger hunt to uncover clues hidden throughout the museum’s galleries. At 2 PM, we invite our youngest guests and their families to gather in the Jack T. Franklin Auditorium for an electrifying storytime. Listen and learn as Sojourner delivers a dramatic reading

    Included with Admission

  • The Untold History: A Walking Tour Led by 1838 Black Metropolis

    African American Museum in Philadelphia 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Step back in time and uncover The Untold History: A Walking Tour led by 1838 Black Metropolis. Discover the vibrant history of Philadelphia's Free Black population in 1838, a thriving city-within-a-city crucial to the Underground Railroad. Back by popular demand, this tour unveils the latest findings from the 1838 Black Metropolis research project, shedding light on the Freedom Seeker's perspective and newly discovered Underground Railroad sites. Join us as we walk through the footsteps of history, exploring the untold stories of famous local conductors and figures like Harriet Jacobs, Reverend Richard Allen, Henrietta Duterte, and more. Lace up your sneakers,

    $30.00

  • Reset & (re)Focus Yoga with jean-jaques gabriel

    African American Museum in Philadelphia 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us at AAMP for an invigorating yoga experience led by acclaimed instructor jean-jaques gabriel. Just ahead of Mental Health Awareness Month, immerse yourself in a journey of self-discovery and renewal. As we bid farewell to winter and welcome the promise of spring, let's melt away stress and embrace relaxation against the backdrop of our current exhibition, (re)Focus 2024: Anna Russel Jones. Embark on a slow-moving "Align & Flow" yoga class, designed to ease tension and invite comfort into our bodies. Explore guided tennis ball self-massage techniques for extended-release and relaxation. Discover tools to carry beyond the class and plenty

    $14.00

  • The River Revisited: A Collaboration Between the Philadelphia Ballet and AAMP

    African American Museum in Philadelphia 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The River Revisited Featured Panelists Guthrie Ramsey, Angel Corella, Chaya Masazumi, and Antonio Douthit-Boyd, moderated by Sylvia Waters. Wine and Cheese reception featuring The Clef Club Jazz Ambassador's Youth Ensemble Thursday, March 7, 2024 5:00 PM–7:15 PM Join Philadelphia Ballet, the African American Museum in Philadelphia and the Clef Club for a panel and performance celebrating the work of Alvin Ailey, an American Dance icon. For the second time in Philadelphia Ballet’s history, Ailey’s iconic choreography will be performed in Dance Masterpieces. Join us for a captivating panel discussion featuring esteemed dance luminaries Angel Corella, Sylvia Waters, Antonio Douthit-Boyd, Chaya

    $20