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- visitPAOctober 28, 2011This museum will enlighten you culturally and intellectually through their exhibitions, programs, art, history and by telling the story of African Americans in all its permutations.
- The museum collects & preserves rare, unique & primary materials that document the history, literature, politics, and culture of peoples of African descent in Philadelphia and throughout the Americas
- BETJanuary 31, 2013Museum houses and interprets the life and work of African Americans. Celebrate Black History by checking out amazing African American contributions: http://bet.us/BHM
- Ivy Agnes NguyenJuly 1, 2015Lot to learn here at this excellent museum dedicated to black history. Definitely worth a visit when in the area.
- Martelle PittsOctober 21, 2016Definitely an amazing exhibit and a definite must see. The staff are all very helpful and make your experience exceptional.
- NBC PhiladelphiaAugust 14, 2011The museum opened in 1976 in celebration of the Bicentennial and has grown to include 400,000 artifacts. It's the first museum funded and built by a city to preserve African American culture. Read more
- Visit PhillyMay 1, 2012The PHLASH trolley runs Fri, Sat & Sun from 10-6 pm May-October 28, 2012. Just head to stops 2 or 18, buy a $2 ticket & you'll be on your way to seeing more of Philadelphia's attractions and museums. Read more
- Check out The Unflinching Eye: Works of the Tiberino Family Circle
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