African American Museum in Philadelphia

DESCRIPTION: Founded 1976, it one of the oldest and best African American museums whose emphasis is both history and art; AAMP boasts of four large galleries on three floors; throughout the year it hosts many innovative programs and visiting exhibits from renown educators and artists; with over 400,000 photographic negatives from Jack Franklin, the museum can boast of having one the finest collections covering African American life in Philadelphia from 1940s-60s; you can also book a tour of Afrocentric sites within the city; the museum store is a must shop and the museum has barrier free access
ADMISSION: $8 adults, $6 all others
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 10a-6p
ADDRESS: 7th and Arch Streets MAP
PARKING: Parkway Parking Lot, located directly behind the Museum on Arch Street
TRANSIT: 8th & Market Street PATCO Station is 1 block west and 2 blocks south; the Chinatown SEPTA station is 1 block west and 2 blocks north
PHONE: 215-574-0380
WEBSITE: http://www.aampmuseum.org