African American Museum in Philadelphia

African American Museum in Philadelphia

Built in 1976 for the nation's Bicentennial, the African American Museum in Philadelphia was the first institution funded and built by a major city to preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans.

Location

701 Arch Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
USA

Getting There

The African American Museum in Philadelphia is located in the historic district of the city, close to other popular tourist attractions such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.

The museum is easily accessible by public transportation, including buses and the Market-Frankford subway line. The closest subway station is 5th Street/Independence Hall Station, which is located just a few blocks from the museum. There are also several bus lines that stop near the museum, including routes 17, 33, 38, and 44.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Pennsylvania that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.