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African American Museum in Philadelphia

AAMP offers a unique setting for special events and programs with ongoing exhibitions and a convenient location within Historic Philadelphia's Independence Mall and Pennsylvania Convention Center areas.
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Have Your Next Event Surrounded by History & Culture! African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) offers a unique setting for special events and programs with ongoing exhibitions and a convenient location within Historic Philadelphia’s Independence Mall and Pennsylvania Convention Center areas. We offer four galleries and an auditorium/multipurpose room, all of which are available to ... the public for private use. The multi-purpose room features a 9′ X 35′ stage and audio and visual equipment. It can be transformed from a reception/party setting into a formal environment with seating to accommodate up to 150 people for events such as movie screenings and fashion shows. These spaces are ideal for corporate events, seminars, organizational meetings, weddings, and a host of other events.

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Amenities
  • Min Capacity: 51
  • Max Capacity: 500
  • Onsite AV Available
  • Guided Tour Available
  • Restroom
  • Group Friendly
  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Senior Discount
  • Performance Space
  • Historic
  • Kid-Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible
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Spaces

Jack T. Franklin Auditorium

Jack T. Franklin Auditorium

Reception Capacity: 150

Theater: 180

Banquet: 150

Founders & Timeline Gallery I

Founders & Timeline Gallery I

Reception Capacity: 40

Square Feet: 960

Banquet: 40

Gallery IV

Gallery IV

Reception Capacity: 50

Square Feet: 1978

Banquet: 50

Conversations Gallery II

Conversations Gallery II

Reception Capacity: 50

Square Feet: 1978

Banquet: 50

Gallery III

Gallery III

Reception Capacity: 60

Square Feet: 2484

Banquet: 60