The African American Museum in Philadelphia
Facility ·
Managed by the Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program
- 39 ft
- Elevation
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is the first museum founded by a municipality dedicated to the preservation of African American culture. The museum is expanding the interpretation and research of its 450,000-object collection and is working with the Smithsonian on a variety of projects planned over the next five years.
Getting there
39.95310, -75.15170 · 39°57'11.2"N 75°9'6.1"W
Typical weather
Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 42°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 42 | 45 | 54 | 66 | 76 | 85 | 89 | 87 | 80 | 68 | 56 | 47 |
| Low °F | 28 | 30 | 36 | 46 | 56 | 66 | 71 | 70 | 63 | 51 | 41 | 33 |
| Precip in | 3.6 | 3.3 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 4.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about The African American Museum in Philadelphia
- Can you reserve a site at The African American Museum in Philadelphia?
- No. The African American Museum in Philadelphia is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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