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African American Museum

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Center City East, Philadelphia

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Ranked #5 for museums in Philadelphia
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"Support our cultural institutions & bring a friend!"(4 Tips)
"Definitely an amazing exhibit and a definite must see."(2 Tips)
"first museum funded and built by a city"(2 Tips)
"The staff is friendly.."(3 Tips)

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visitPAOctober 28, 2011
This 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.
Stephanie Burg-BrownMarch 24, 2012
Been here 50+ times
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
Ivy Agnes NguyenJuly 1, 2015
Lot to learn here at this excellent museum dedicated to black history. Definitely worth a visit when in the area.
Martelle PittsOctober 21, 2016
Definitely an amazing exhibit and a definite must see. The staff are all very helpful and make your experience exceptional.
Visit PhillyMay 1, 2012
The 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
BETJanuary 31, 2013
Museum houses and interprets the life and work of African Americans. Celebrate Black History by checking out amazing African American contributions: http://bet.us/BHM
NBC PhiladelphiaAugust 14, 2011
The 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
The GrioJanuary 29, 2011
The first institution built by a major United States city dedicated to the lives of African-Americans, this museum has various events throughout the year concerning the civil rights movement. Read more
Yetta BungieJuly 7, 2013
A must see when coming to Philadelphia! Very historical
Christopher BerriosJanuary 20, 2014
Get a Family Membership!
Image by #Psychology Aficianado #PhDiva #Purpose-Driven Life#TenaciousJanuary 20, 2014
Check out The Unflinching Eye: Works of the Tiberino Family Circle
Ms.Rae GradyJune 4, 2013
The staff is friendly..
Stephanie RenéeFebruary 22, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Support our cultural institutions & bring a friend!
Sonja StrongarmNovember 12, 2014
Stephen Hayes' Cash Crop was strikingly memorable
Rosemarie PenaJanuary 2, 2010
Simply wonderful & Informative. Read more

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