IAAM To Begin Offering Pre-Opening Experiences
We are excited to move into the next phase of preparations for the opening of the museum. As part of our continuing commitment to recognize, partner, and learn from the communities on which we call for support and inspiration, IAAM has begun launching a series of pre-opening guided experiences and events that serve two essential […]
Saturday, March 25, 2023 – Her Voice, Our Story with Cookie Washington
Her Voice, Our Story: A Storytelling Series for Families Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 11:00 am to Noon Charleston Maritime Center FREE to Attend As we celebrate March as Women’s History Month, IAAM invites youth from across the city to join us every Saturday at the Charleston Maritime Center as we read and share stories […]
Museum Board To Meet On Friday, February 17, 2023
The Board of Directors of the International African American Museum will meet on Friday, February 17, 2022, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Please click here to register for the IAAM Board meeting. Once you register, information to attend the meeting will be sent to you.
Announcing Black History Month Virtual Programming
The first month of 2023 is wrapping up — and here at the International African American Museum, that means it’s time to gear up for Black History Month. We’re ready to come together in community with all of you to lift up stories that are too often untold, to facilitate essential conversations, and to share […]
Update on Timing of Opening of the International African American Museum
Due to challenges regarding the building’s humidity and temperature controls, The International African American Museum has made the difficult decision to postpone its opening. Museums require extremely stringent humidity controls in order to display the most sensitive of items for extended periods of time. This delay is necessary to ensure that the museum building achieves […]
Museum Board To Meet On Friday, December 16, 2022
The Board of Directors of the International African American Museum will meet on Friday, December 16, 2022, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Please click here to register for the IAAM Board meeting. Once you register, information to attend the meeting will be sent to you.
Museum Board To Meet On Friday, September 16, 2022
The Board of Directors of the International African American Museum will meet on Friday, September 16, 2022, 1pm-3pm Please click here to register for the IAAM Board meeting. Once you register, information to attend the meeting will be sent to you.
Boeing doubles giving to IAAM with additional $1MM investment
Charleston, S.C. – The International African American Museum (IAAM) has received an additional $1 million donation from The Boeing Company. This contribution will help thousands of underserved children experience the educational aspects of the museum during its opening year while also helping to support the organization’s broader mission and operations. This most recent gift brings Boeing’s […]
International African American Museum brings on Chief Learning and Engagement Officer
Charleston, S.C. — Malika N. Pryor-Martin has joined the International African American Museum (IAAM) as chief learning and engagement officer. In this role, Pryor will provide strategic direction for creating museum programs and community engagement events – including K-12 school programs and curriculum, programming, and partnerships that support the museum’s faith-based initiatives, workshops, and engagements […]
International African American Museum receives second donation from TD Bank
Charleston, S.C. — The International African American Museum (IAAM) has received a $250,000 grant from TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, to sponsor the TD Bank Program Series, which will include nine large program events to be held at the museum and online. The series will feature nine major community events and programs from 2022 to 2024, and all will uphold IAAM’s […]
