"African Art and Diversity of Forms and Ideas"
Welcome to The African Art Museum of Maryland (AAMM)
In support of the effort to reduce COVID-19 cases and in concern for our visitors health, the AAMM will reopen Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. ET. We look forward to seeing you!
Don’t forget to check out our 5 minute or less “Short Talks” to hear or read about museum objects on display in the museum. Did you miss the previous Short Talks? Check out the Short Talks archive.
In celebration of our 40th birthday, we have exciting news! The museum has re-opened and has worked with celebrated artist, Elena Crusoe Aiken, to create a limited supply of 40th-year commemorative necklaces. Find out more about the artist and the commemorative necklace. Order your commemorative necklace now!
About Us
History
The African Art Museum of Maryland (AAMM), founded in 1980 as the first Museum in the planned community of Columbia, MD, is unique. It is one of only three museums of its kind in the USA devoted exclusively to the art of Africa. Of those three, it is the only one founded by an African American. Read More About Our History!
On Exhibit
Art Objects
These are the first three treasured objects that are featured as part of our new ‘Short Talks‘ series. These pieces were donated to the museum from some of our wonderful donors and you can find out more information at Short Talks.
Bundu Society Mask
The Basket
Donor: Ms. Mildred G. Rosen
Listen to Short Talks
The Butterfly
(Democratic Republic of Congo - DRC)
Listen to Short Talks
Location
The Long Reach Village Center
8775 Cloudleap Court, Suite 12
Columbia, MD 21045
Hours: Wed. thru Sat.
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Contact Us
Phone: 410.740.7411
info@africanartmuseum.org
Web: africanartmuseum.org
Twitter: @AfricanArtMM
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