Afro-American Museum
Afro-American Museum is a museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Region, Pennsylvania. Afro-American Museum is situated nearby to African American Museum in Philadelphia, as well as near the neighborhood Chinatown.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.
Liberty Bell
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The Liberty Bell, previously called the State House Bell or Old State House Bell, is an iconic symbol of American independence located in Philadelphia. Liberty Bell is situated 1,300 feet south of Afro-American Museum.
Independence Hall
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Independence Hall is a historic civic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were debated and adopted by the Founding Fathers of the United States. Independence Hall is situated 1,500 feet south of Afro-American Museum.
African American Museum in Philadelphia
Museum
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The African American Museum in Philadelphia is notable as the first museum funded and built by a municipality to help preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Chinatown and Center City East.
Chinatown
Neighborhood
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Philadelphia Chinatown is a predominantly Asian American neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation supports the area.
Center City East
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City Center East is the most dense section of Philadelphia, home to City Hall, the Convention Center, Chinatown, Washington Square West, and Gayborhood.
Old City
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Philadelphia's Old City is home to many historical sites, galleries, restaurants, and bars. It is known for its active nightlife and cultural opportunities.
Afro-American Museum
- Type: Museum
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Region, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
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Latitude
39.95289° or 39° 57′ 10″ northLongitude
-75.15184° or 75° 9′ 7″ westElevation
36 feet (11 metres)Open location code
87F6XR3X+57GeoNames ID
4556239
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