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DESCRIPTION: In 2005, this compelling museum, and largest of its type on the East Coast, opened to great acclaim for its stylish architecture and Inner Harbor location; the award-winning architectural team of Frelon Group/RTKL joint ventured to create a building the evokes a complex range of emotions at every angle and every turn; the permanent exhibitions speak to Maryland’s African American heritage of perseverance and triumph via three galleries and major content areas: THINGS HOLD, LINES CONNECT: African American Families and Communities in Maryland, BUILDING MARYLAND, BUILDING AMERICA: Labor and the Black Experience, and THE STRENGTH OF THE MIND: Black Art and Intellect; traveling exhibitions are hosted for displays that last 3-5 months; includes an attractive Museum Café and Museum Store; this venue is a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate

HANDICAP ACCESIBLE: yes
ADMISSION: Age 7-61 $8, Age 62+ & Students w/ID $6
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Sat 10a–5p, Sun Noon-5p; open until 8p on Thursdays from June-August
ADDRESS: 830 East Pratt Street  MAP
PARKING: garage parking nearby
TRANSIT: Shot Tower-Market Place station
PHONE: 443-263-1800
WEBSITE: http://www.africanamericanculture.org