African American Museum in Philadelphia

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.
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  • Opening hours: Thursday—Saturday 10:00 AM—5:00 PM and Sunday noon—5:00 PM
  • Type: Museum
  • Description: museum
  • Also known as: AAMP” and “African American Museum
  • Address: 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.

The , previously called the State House Bell or Old State House Bell, is an iconic symbol of American independence located in . is situated 1,500 feet south of African American Museum in Philadelphia.

is a historic civic building in , 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. is situated 1,700 feet south of African American Museum in Philadelphia.

Museum
The is a non-profit institution that is devoted to the study of the Constitution of the United States. Located at the Independence Mall in , , the center is an interactive museum which serves as a national… is situated 750 feet east of African American Museum in Philadelphia.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chinatown and Center City East.

Neighborhood
Philadelphia is a predominantly Asian American neighborhood in , , . The Philadelphia Development Corporation supports the area.

City Center East is the most dense section of , home to City Hall, the Convention Center, Chinatown, Washington Square West, and Gayborhood.

's is home to many historical sites, galleries, restaurants, and bars. It is known for its active nightlife and cultural opportunities.

African American Museum in Philadelphia

Latitude
39.95328° or 39° 57′ 12″ north
Longitude
-75.15179° or 75° 9′ 6″ west
Elevation
39 feet (12 metres)
Open location code
87F6XR3X+87
Open­Street­Map ID
way 333012810
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­museum
Geo­Names ID
11820993
Wiki­data ID
Q770826
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Slovenian—“African American Museum in Philadelphia” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: African American Museum in Philadelphia
  • French: African American Museum in Philadelphia
  • Slovenian: AAMP
  • Slovenian: African American Museum in Philadelphia
  • Slovenian: Afroameriški muzej v Philadelphii

Localities in the Area

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