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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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5:30 AM - 8:30 PM
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5:30 AM - 8:30 PM
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5:30 AM - 8:30 PM
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5:30 AM - 8:30 PM
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5:30 AM - 8:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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For over 35 years, the African American Museum in Philadelphia has been honoring the history, art and culture of African Americans. This museum is particularly notable as the first of its kind to be funded and built by a municipality. Explore the four galleries and auditorium to learn more about the AAMP’s three main themes: The African Diaspora, the Philadelphia Story and the Contemporary Narrative.
Located in front of Independence Hall on Market Street, the Liberty Bell remains one of America’s greatest icons. Symbolic of freedom, the famous cracked bell is on public display in an enclosed glass case. Learn how this simple bell grew into a patriotic icon through a series of exhibits, attractions and video presentations in the Liberty Bell Center.
You can bike, run, picnic or even skateboard along the Schuylkill Banks, or you can take to the serene Schuylkill River itself. The Schuylkill Banks provide excellent access to the river for recreation and watersports. Explore the city from a kayak, relax at this popular fishing spot or even take a motorized or large boat out for a spin.