The Museum exhibits African art year round reflecting various themes demonstrating the diversity of Africa. Item exhibited include traditional and contemporary African art objects.
JAZZ is an American art form whose origin is in the traditional music of Africa.
Jazz events sponsored by the Museum's Baltimore-Washington Jazzfest Committee are educational and celebratory experiences which highlight this historical connection. The Baltimore- Washington Jazzfest membership benefits include individual membership in the Museum, Quarterly jazz events and discounted tickets for select jazz events. A traditional African attire or black tie evening of splendor celebrates the anniversary of the founding of the Museum. Encourages the appreciation, enjoyment and subsequent promotion of literature, film, lectures and select other artistic expression reflecting Africa. The Museum's Gift Shop carries a distinctive line of African and African-inspired items to include jewelry, textiles, artworks and books.