African American Museum in Philadelphia

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The first museum dedicated exclusively to the history and art of African-Americans, The African American Museum in Philadelphia is an exciting break from more traditional history museums around the city. Founded in 1976, The African American Museum in Philadelphia is located just a few blocks from many of the other popular tourist attractions, including the Liberty Bell.

Visitors to The African American Museum in Philadelphia have their pick of a number of traveling exhibits, as well as permanent ones, too. There are almost a million different objects, photographs, pieces of art, and other exciting pieces that are both available for visitors to enjoy in exhibits as well as for researchers to borrow when writing papers and books.

From the beginnings of the abolitionist movement, which Philadelphia played a huge part in, up through the rise of the Black Panthers and even to contemporary times, The African American Museum in Philadelphia gives a look all through history. This extensive historical coverage is what makes the museum a major attraction for history buffs.

The African American Museum in Philadelphia is open Tuesday through Saturday from ten in the morning until five in the afternoon, and on Sunday from noon until five in the afternoon. A number of hotels are just a short way away, including a Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City, The Loews Philadelphia Hotel, and The Holiday Inn Philadelphia Historic District.

For more information: http://www.aampmuseum.org/ or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_American_Museum_in_Philadelphia

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