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Happy Veterans Day! IAAM will be OPEN on Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of Veterans Day. *All veterans and active duty service members will be granted FREE entry to IAAM on Veterans Day with a valid military ID.

To honor the untold stories of the african american journey at one of our country's most sacred sites.

Named one of "The World's Greatest Places 2024" by Time Magazine

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Unsettled Things

Our next exhibition ‘Unsettled Things: Art from an African American South’, opens December 7.

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Comedian Chris Rock Does First Tour of IAAM

Chris Rock, renowned comedian with South Carolina roots, visits the IAAM to explore its history.

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Join the Journey

Every day, we empower individuals with knowledge of the past. When you become an Annual Member, you join that collective dedication.

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Brenda Butler's Wish: A Visit to IAAM

Thanks to Wish of a Lifetime from AARP, Brenda Butler came to Charleston to revel in the wonders of IAAM and connect with her family’s history.

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COMING SOON: Unsettled Things: Art from an African American South

Experience profound expressions of life, spirit, and materiality that transform American art at the International African American Museum.

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Plan your visit

This is a museum where you can create your own experience—from quiet reflection in the African Ancestors Memorial Garden to an immersive, eye-opening tour through our galleries to transformative discoveries in the Center for Family History. Check for updates, read our guidelines, and begin to plan your own journey.

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