African American Museum of Philadelphia
Founded 1976, it one of the oldest and best African American museums whose emphasis is both history and art; AAMP boasts of four large galleries on three floors; throughout the year it hosts many innovative programs and visiting exhibits from renown educators and artists; with over 400,000 photographic negatives from Jack Franklin, the museum can boast of having one the finest collections covering African American life in Philadelphia from 1940s-60s; you can also book a tour of Afrocentric sites within the city; the museum store is a must shop and the museum has barrier free access
ADMISSION: $8 adults, $6 all others
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 10a-6p
ADDRESS: 7th and Arch Streets
PARKING: Parkway Parking Lot, located directly behind the Museum on Arch Street
TRANSIT: 8th & Market Street PATCO Station is 1 block west and 2 blocks south; the Chinatown SEPTA station is 1 block west and 2 blocks north
PHONE: 215-574-0380
WEBSITE: http://www.aampmuseum.org (source – http://www.soulofamerica.com/philadelphia-cultural-sites.phtml)
THE BARNES FOUNDATION
The mission of the Barnes Foundation, which dates back to its founding in 1922, is “the promotion of the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine arts.” In furtherance of its mission, the Barnes Foundation promotes appreciation of the arts and horticultural science, through the preservation, presentation, and interpretation of the collections of Albert C. and Laura L. Barnes. The Foundation will engage diverse audiences through its exceptional collections and related high-quality programs that reflect a broad range of periods and cultures and build on the founders’ innovative educational vision of transforming lives through the arts and horticulture.
hours
Monday: | 9:30 am–6 pm |
Tuesday: | Closed |
Wednesday: | 9:30 am–6 pm |
Thursday: | 9:30 am–6 pm |
Friday: | 9:30 am–10 pm |
Saturday: | 9:30 am–6 pm |
Sunday: | 9:30 am–6 pm |
Advance reservations are highly recommended.
Reserve online or call 215.278.7200.
prices
Members: | Free |
Adults: | $18 |
Seniors:* | $15 |
Students/Youth:** | $10 |
Children (0-5): | Free |
*Visitors aged 65 and older
**Visitors aged 17 and younger and full-time
students with valid student ID
All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers & Sailors
An 18 foot column of 12 life-size figures honors three centuries of African American veterans; in 1994, it was moved from Fairmont Park to this more visible location in Center City
DAYS & HOURS: 24/7 public access
ADDRESS: Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 20th Street MAP
PARKING: limited street parking nearby
TRANSIT: 19th Street & Market SEPTA Station is 5 blocks south, 1 block east
Philadelphia Walk of Fame
Stroll the city’s walk of musical legends and see bronze plaques of native and immigrant Philadelphians who composed, sang or produced Jazz, Blues, R&B, Rock, Classical, Opera, Hip-Hop, Country, Big Band, and Gospel music; the honoree list currently includes: Marian Anderson, Pearl Bailey, Thom Bell, Boyz II Men, Solomon Burke, Chubby Checker, John Coltrane, The Delphonics, Kenneth Gamble & Leon Huff, Phyllis Hyman, Patti LaBelle, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Teddy Pendergras, Bessie Smith, The Stylistics, McCoy Tyner, Grover Washington, Jr, and Ethel Waters
DAYS & HOURS: 24/7 public access
ADDRESS: South Broad Street between Walnut & Spruce Streets MAP
PARKING: Paid lots nearby
TRANSIT: Walnut-Locust SEPTA Station
WEBSITE: http://www.philadelphiamusicalliance.com (source – http://www.soulofamerica.com/philadelphia-cultural-sites.phtml)
Blue Horizon Boxing Club
Founded by Veronica Michael the Black female boxing promoter; One of the great boxing clubs in the nation; legendary prize-fighters like Joe Frazier have trained here before some of their biggest paydays; call or check their calendar for boxing events; voted by Ring Magazine to be the nation’s #1 boxing venue; also hosts wedding receptions, parties and caberets
ADMISSION: event dependent
DAYS & HOURS: event dependent
ADDRESS: 1312-16 North Broad Street
TRANSIT: Girard SEPTA Station is 2 blocks south
PHONE: 215-763-0500
WEBSITE: http://www.legendarybluehorizon.com
(source – http://www.soulofamerica.com/philadelphia-cultural-sites.phtml)
Freedom Theatre
Founded 1966 by John E Allen, Jr. and Robert E Leslie; originally a three floor mansion, this distinguished venue has trained thousands of actors and presented several hundred plays, including the Lorraine Hansberry standard, A Raisin in the Sun
DAYS & HOURS: shows typically start at 8p
ADDRESS: 1346 North Broad Street
TRANSIT: Girard SEPTA Station is 2 blocks south
PHONE: 215-765-2793
WEBSITE: http://www.freedomtheatre.org
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Charles Blockson Afro-American Collection
Contains over 40,000 African American history documents and artifacts; the collection features books, slave narratives, photographs, sheet music and original recordings
ADMISSION: free
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 9a-5p
ADDRESS: 1330 W Berks Street, Sullivan Hall at Temple University
TRANSIT: Cecil Moore SEPTA Station is 1 block east and 2 blocks south
PHONE: 215-204-6632
WEBSITE: http://www.library.temple.edu
Philadanco
Founded by Executive & Artistic Director Joan Myers Brown in 1970, this widely acclaimed dance troupe known for dramatic innovation and thrilling dancer training; this professional troupe travels internationally and nation about 40 dates in the year, so check their calendar; they perform locally at the Kimmel Performing Arts Center
ADMISSION: varies by performance
DAYS & HOURS: typically at 7:30 or 8p at Kimmel Arts Center
ADDRESS: 9 North Preston Street office
TRANSIT: 40th Street SEPTA Station is 1 block east on Market Street
PHONE: 215-387-8200
(source – http://www.soulofamerica.com/philadelphia-cultural-sites.phtml)
Philadelphia Mural Arts Program
Having over 2,100 murals, Philadelphia is the undisputed mural capital of America; the city is filled with portraits of national and community heroes, including Grover Washington and 4 African American Heavyweight Boxing champions; to schedule a 2-hour tour, visit Thomas Eakins House
ADMISSION: $25 adults, $23 age 65+, $15 ages 3-10, FREE for age 2 or less
DAYS & HOURS: Saturday & Sunday Apr-Nov 12:30p, Wednesday May-Nov 10a
ADDRESS: 1729 Mount Vernon Street
TRANSIT: Spring Garden SEPTA Station is 3.5 blocks east & 3 short blocs south
PHONE: 215-685-0750
WEBSITE: http://www.muralarts.org
(source – http://www.soulofamerica.com/philadelphia-cultural-sites.phtml)