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Afrofuturism in Costume Design at the African American Museum in Philadelphia
Family & KidsMuseums & Science ExhibitsAfrican & Diaspora CultureFamily, Youth & Education / Museums & Science Exhibits
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Indoor venueFamily-friendlyGeneral PublicBlack/African AmericanParents/ToddlersShowcasePrivate/Invite Only
- When:
- July 20, 2026 · 12:00 AM
- Where:
- African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Source:
- Visit Philadelphia - This Week & Weekend
Two-time Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter’s work takes center stage at the African American Museum in Philadelphia ’s latest exhibit, Afrofuturism in Costume Design, which explores how Carter’s hand-drawn costume images helped define iconic film characters. The modular exhibition — which features interactive elements — showcases award-winning costumes and artifacts from Carter’s esteemed career, including a rare glimpse of the artist’s personal sketches and costumes from Car
Black/African AmericanFamily & KidsAfrican & Diaspora CultureIndoor venueFamily-friendlyGeneral PublicParents/ToddlersShowcasePrivate/Invite Only