Charleston Business: IAAM in Charleston announces new opening date

The International African American Museum has set Tuesday, June 27, as the new date for the museum to open its doors. The opening festivities will feature a number of community events in the days leading up to the launch, including an opening ceremony on June 24. Read More

BlooLoop: Charleston’s new International African American Museum sets June opening date

The new museum honours the untold stories of the African American journey. News Words:  Bea Mitchell 1st Mar 2023 Share this           The International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, South Carolina has set 27 June as its new opening date, following more than 20 years of planning. The museum, which was originally due to open in January, sits

Live 5 News: International African American Museum sets new opening date after delay

The museum was set to open this past January, but couldn’t due to some humidity and temperature issues at the new building. Those issues are now resolved, but Chief Learning and Engagement Officer Malika Pryor-Martin says the delay forced them to reprioritize and complete things they thought they’d maybe have to reintroduce later down the

Greenville Journal: International African American Museum to open in Charleston this June

The International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston announced it will officially open to the public on June 27.  “We’re excited to open IAAM’s doors and showcase the incredible breadth of African American history,” said Dr. Tonya Matthews, president and CEO of IAAM.  Originally scheduled for Jan. 21, the museum’s opening was delayed to stabilize humidity and temperature levels in the