Visiting the African American Museum of the Arts (AAMA)
Quick answer: The African American Museum of the Arts (AAMA) is at 325 S Clara Ave, DeLand, FL 32720. Hours typically Tue–Sat 10a–4p. Donation-based admission. Allow 60 minutes for the main gallery. Free on-site parking. Fully ADA accessible.
Plan your visit
Admission
AAMA operates on a donation basis. Contributions support the museum's community-programming mission and archive preservation. Special exhibits or events may have separate ticketing — check aamadeland.org.
Events & programming
AAMA hosts rotating exhibitions, Black History Month programming each February, and artist talks year-round. Check the museum's site for the current schedule.
Archives & research access
Primary-source archives on Black West Volusia history — Spring Hill and Greenwood community records, church and school documents, oral histories — are available to researchers by appointment. Contact AAMA to arrange.
Group tours
Guided tours are available for groups of 5+. Ask at the front desk or book in advance via aamadeland.org.
Accessibility
AAMA is fully ADA accessible — wheelchair-friendly entry, paths, and restrooms. Assistive services (hearing loops, guided tour accommodations) are available on request.
What you'll see
AAMA's permanent collection covers continental African sculpture, masks, and textiles alongside African American fine art, folk art, and photography. Rotating galleries present contemporary Black artists working in Florida and across the diaspora.
The archive wing documents Black life in West Volusia from Reconstruction forward — the histories of Spring Hill and Greenwood, the Black families who built alongside the Stetson-era boom, and the churches and schools that anchored those communities.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the African American Museum of the Arts?
- 325 S Clara Ave, DeLand, FL 32720 — about 0.5 mi south of the Woodland/Indiana downtown anchor.
- What are the hours?
- Historically Tue–Sat 10a–4p. Confirm current hours at aamadeland.org before your visit — schedules can shift around special exhibits and community events.
- How much is admission?
- AAMA operates on a donation basis. Check the museum's site for current pricing on special exhibits or events.
- How long should I plan to spend?
- Allow 60 minutes for the main gallery. Add 30 minutes for archives viewing (available by appointment for researchers).
- Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
- Yes — AAMA is fully ADA accessible. Confirm specific accommodations (hearing loops, guided tour options) with the museum before your visit.
- Where should I park?
- On-site visitor parking. Free and accessible.
- Does AAMA have a museum store?
- Yes — a small gift shop carries books on African American art and West Volusia Black heritage, artist-designed items, and exhibit-tied merchandise.
- Can I do historical research here?
- Yes — AAMA maintains primary-source archives on Black West Volusia history (Spring Hill, Greenwood, church and school records) available by appointment for researchers.
Sources
Visitor information last verified April 2026. AAMA hours and programming change seasonally — confirm at aamadeland.org before your visit.