Welcome to our Site
(AAMM), a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization, encourages an understanding of African art and culture. The Museum accomplishes this educational objective through numerous activities including exhibits, lectures, workshops, tours to Africa and the development and execution of a vigorous in-museum and outreach programs for both public and private primary and secondary schools. The museum's audiences consist of the community at large. African art exhibited by the African Art Museum of Maryland includes masks, sculptured figures, textiles, basketry, jewelry, household items, and musical instruments. The Museum is located in the new community of Maple Lawn (located in Fulton, Maryland).
Support for AAMM is derived from individual and corporate donations, memberships, various foundations, and grants from government agencies.
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For Your Viewing Pleasure:
Goldweights from the Harold Courlander Collection
"Diversity of Forms and Ideas",
demonstrate the broad conventions of african art through masks.
Current exhibits include musical instruments, household items, baskets and other significant collectibles throughout the exhibit.
African Art: "For the Love of Ghana" includes, stools, textiles, jewelry and baskets.
"African Art Diversity of forms and Ideas"
JAZZ is an American art form whose origin is in the traditional music of Africa. Jazz events sponsored by the Museum's Friends of the Baltimore-Washington JAZZfest are educational and celebratory experiences which highlight this historical connection. The Baltimore-Washington JAZZfest membership benefits include corresponding membership in the Museum, quarterly jazz events and discounted tickets for select jazz events. Memberships are paid annually.
Thank you for your interest in the African Art Museum of Maryland (AAMM).
Admission is Free
11711 East Market Place
Maple Lawn
Fulton, MD 20759
Hours: Friday - Saturday 1:00pm- 4:00 pm
1st. Sundays 1:00 am - 4:00 pm
Also by by appointment.
Donations are welcome
The Museum follows the inclement weather policies of the Howard County (MD) public schools. We are closed on holidays.
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