We are accepting tours at our 5501 Germantown Avenue location, by appointment only.

In addition to our newly opened location, we continue to offer our well known Traveling Slavery Exhibit which we present at schools, universities, conferences, places of worship and local events. We are presently accepting requests for 2020-2021 Black History programs. Contact us for more information.

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We also continue to offer our well known Traveling Slavery Exhibit which we present at schools, universities, conferences, places of worship and local events. We are presently accepting requests for 2020-2021 fiscal year Black History programs. Contact us for more information.

The Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery provides a unique historical perspective into the reality of slavery for Africans brought to America. It is the only museum of its kind in Philadelphia that exhibits authentic slavery artifacts which include hundreds of shackles, chains, coffles, branding irons and other forms of punishing ironware.

Authentic documents show how enslaved Africans were bought and sold as chattel. Numerous “Jim Crow” objects which negatively depicted and ridiculed African Americans, creating a lasting racist attitude, are also on display. Incredible African works of art – sculpture, oil paintings and vintage photographs line the walls of the museum. Descriptive contextual panels are posted throughout to assist visitors in understanding the significance of this period in American history.

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We want you to be part of our museum and experience its richness and this is why we offer several ways to let you engage with us to help maintain and develop the museum. Whether you are in education and want to learn more about slavery, a business, organization or an individual who loves to preserve and cares about the history of enslaved Africans, you can support LWFSM today.

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The Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery provides a unique historical perspective into the reality of slavery for Africans brought to America. It is the only museum of its kind in Philadelphia that exhibits authentic slavery artifacts. LWFSM tears the scab of mystery and shame off the subject of SLAVERY and shines light on the enduring spirit of our African American ancestors and the contributions they have made in the building of America.

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Lest We Forget Slavery Museum
5501 Germantown Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19144

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(215) 205-4324 / (215) 397-6060

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