Plan a visit to the African American Museum in Philadelphia

Exhibit address:
African American Museum in Philadelphia
Jack T. Franklin Auditorium

701 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Admission to the museum is required to see the exhibit during operating hours:

Wednesday : 12pm to 5pm
Thursday – Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Monday – Tuesday: Closed

Philadelphia Negro Leagues Legacy

Breaking Barriers

This Spring, discover the Barrier Breakers from the Philadelphia Negro League and beyond.

You’re invited to the A League Apart exhibit, showcasing the history of Philadelphia Negro Leagues teams, players and owners – along with their ongoing legacy of today.

With photos and stories from the past, A League Apart focuses on the people who stepped up to the plate to change the biases and traditions of baseball.

The Anderson Monarchs pitcher Mo’ne Davis in front of her Barrier Breaker panel in Camden County College Summer 2024.
Richard "Dick" Allen - the Phillies first black superstar - in 1965
Richard “Dick” Allen – the Phillies first black superstar – in 1965
Hilldale Daises in 1912
Ed Bolden’s Hilldale Daises in 1912

The traditions of the Philadelphia Negro Leagues can still be seen in today’s world. Discover some recent examples of barrier breaking. Much progress has been made, but there’s plenty more to be done.

How will you continue the legacy?

help the exhibit expand & travel