Founded in 1976, in celebration of the U.S. Bicentennial, The African American Museum In Philadelphia (AAMP) collects, preserves and interprets the material and intellectual culture of African Americans in Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Americas.

Description:
AAMP commitment is to tell the story of African Americans in all its permutations: family life, the Civil Rights movement, arts and entertainment, sports medicine, architecture, politics, religion, law and technology. The public programming is designed to complement the Museum's exhibitions and is augmented with workshops and demonstrations, concerts, films, dance performance, poetry readings, book signings, story telling, lectures and seminars.

History:
Over the years, the Museum's collection has grown to include over 500,000 objects, images and documents ranging from utilitarian and domestic objects to fine and folk art, memorabilia, furnishings and costumes, photographs and negatives, books and periodicals. AAMP collects items reflecting the material and intellectual culture of African Americans in Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and The Americas.

Contact people:

Shirley Browning, Membership/Volunteer Manager, (phone), (email) Tracey Lewis, Docent Trainer, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (215) 574-3110

Address:

701 Arch Street Philadelphia,, PA 19106 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.AAMPmuseum.org

Directions:

The Museum is located in the City's historic district, one block from Independence National Historical Park and an easy five-block walk from the Philadelphia Convention Center. It is easily accessible by car, rail and SEPTA bus routes 17, 33, 38,44, 47, 48 and 61. BY AUTO: From I-76,to I-676 East to 8th Street, left on Race Street, right on 6th Street to Arch Street, right on Arch Street and a right on to 7th Street. FROM New Jersey, take take I-676 West or US-30 West across the Ben Franklin Bridge, to 6th Street,turn left on to 6th 6th Street, take 6th Street to Arch Street and turn right 7th Street.   Nearest Bus Stop: SEPTA Bus Routes 17,33,38,44,47,48 and 61, 5 minutes minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.septa.com/

Miscellaneous Information

Are court referrals welcomed?
	No